Gait Analysis in Healthy SubjectsTENS-GAITNCT07851961
Effect of Low-Frequency Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Gluteus Medius on Gait and Balance
An observational study of Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 15 May 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population consists of healthy young adults, primarily recruited from the local university and surrounding community.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged 18-45 years with no history of orthopedic surgeries
- Neurological disorders, or chronic lower limb pain within the last six months
Who cannot join
- Current lower extremity pain
- Previous lower limb surgery
- Known balance impairments or any contraindications to TENS (such as cardiac pacemakers or skin hypersensitivities)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara University
Ankara
About this study
Official title: Changes in Gait and Balance Following Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Gluteus Medius
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults.
The gluteus medius is a major hip muscle that plays a crucial role in stabilizing the pelvis and maintaining postural balance during walking. Although TENS is widely used in clinical settings, its immediate impact on multi-planar walking kinematics and stability when applied specifically to this muscle is not fully understood.
In this study, healthy young adult participants will receive a single 20-minute session of low-frequency TENS applied bilaterally to their gluteus medius muscles. Researchers will evaluate the participants' static and dynamic balance performance, as well as their three-dimensional walking patterns, immediately before and after the electrical stimulation to observe any acute changes in their physical performance and stabilization strategies.
- Conditions
- Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects
- Keywords
- TENS, Gluteus medius, Gait Analysis, postural balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Low-frequency TENS Group | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Static and Dynamic Balance
Balance performance is assessed using the BOBO Pro 2 system. The system evaluates static and dynamic balance parameters, providing a balance score expressed as a percentage (%). Higher scores indicate better postural stability and balance performance.
Measured: Baseline before intervention and immediately after the 20-minute TENS intervention.
Change in Three-Dimensional Gait Kinematics
Multi-planar gait kinematics, focusing specifically on frontal, sagittal, and transverse plane parameters (such as hip adduction-abduction range of motion and pelvic obliquity), are captured and analyzed using the VICON motion capture system. Values are recorded in degrees (°).
Measured: Baseline before intervention and immediately following the 20-minute TENS.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Oct 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion25 Feb 2026
- Study completion15 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gait Analysis in Healthy SubjectsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Naime Uluğ, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07851961
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026000076-3, No: 2026/76
- Acronym
- TENS-GAIT
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared publicly. Aggregate data will be available in the published manuscript.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Changes in Gait and Balance Following Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Gluteus Medius
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07851961
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TENS-GAIT / 2026000076-3, No: 2026/76
- Conditions
- Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects
- Keywords
- TENS, Gluteus medius, Gait Analysis, postural balance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults.
The gluteus medius is a major hip muscle that plays a crucial role in stabilizing the pelvis and maintaining postural balance during walking. Although TENS is widely used in clinical settings, its immediate impact on multi-planar walking kinematics and stability when applied specifically to this muscle is not fully understood.
In this study, healthy young adult participants will receive a single 20-minute session of low-frequency TENS applied bilaterally to their gluteus medius muscles. Researchers will evaluate the participants' static and dynamic balance performance, as well as their three-dimensional walking patterns, immediately before and after the electrical stimulation to observe any acute changes in their physical performance and stabilization strategies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Low-frequency TENS Group | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of healthy young adults, primarily recruited from the local university and surrounding community.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals aged 18-45 years with no history of orthopedic surgeries
- Neurological disorders, or chronic lower limb pain within the last six months
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Current lower extremity pain
- Previous lower limb surgery
- Known balance impairments or any contraindications to TENS (such as cardiac pacemakers or skin hypersensitivities)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Change in Static and Dynamic Balance
Time frame: Baseline before intervention and immediately after the 20-minute TENS intervention.
Balance performance is assessed using the BOBO Pro 2 system. The system evaluates static and dynamic balance parameters, providing a balance score expressed as a percentage (%). Higher scores indicate better postural stability and balance performance.
Change in Three-Dimensional Gait Kinematics
Time frame: Baseline before intervention and immediately following the 20-minute TENS.
Multi-planar gait kinematics, focusing specifically on frontal, sagittal, and transverse plane parameters (such as hip adduction-abduction range of motion and pelvic obliquity), are captured and analyzed using the VICON motion capture system. Values are recorded in degrees (°).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared publicly. Aggregate data will be available in the published manuscript.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Static and Dynamic Balance (time frame: Baseline before intervention and immediately after the 20-minute TENS intervention.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Oct 2026.