Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:22 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-04 @ 5:19 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01102634
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2010-04-13
First Post:
2010-04-08
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) on Post-exercise Blood Lactate and Excessive Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)
Sponsor:
Organization:
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