Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Drooling
Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Added to Oral Motor Therapy in Cerebral Palsy
This randomized, controlled, single-blind trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with oral motor therapy in reducing drooling severity among children with cerebral…
- Trial name
- NOMES-CP (NCT07069257)
- Testing
- Oral Motor Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Aslinur Keles Ercisli, MD, PhD
Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity
Lateral Cord Stimulation as a New Treatment for Refractory Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of our work is to investigate whether electrical Lateral Cord Stimulation (LCS) causes an inhibitory and modulatory action by indirect cerebellar activation, so releasing spasticity and the spastic syndrome in selected…
- Trial name
- Andreani1 (NCT02199015)
- Testing
- Lateral spinal cord surgical implant of electrodes
- Where
- 2 sites in Argentina, Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Juan Carlos M. Andreani MD
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
The aim of the present study was to carry out a pilot project comparing the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT01187316
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Physiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pernambuco
Deglutition Disorder
Effect of Pre-emptive Transcutaneous Neuro-muscular Electrical Stimulation for Dysphagia in Long Term Intubated Patients
It was well known that long term intubation caused a various kind of abnormal presentations of dysphagia such as the increased aspiration risk, the decreased gag reflex, mucosal pathology, the airway stenosis and so on.
- Trial name
- NCT01202968
- Testing
- Transcutaneous neuro-muscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- South Korea
- Sponsor
- Ulsan University Hospital
Cerebrovascular Accident
Botulinim Toxin Type A Injections by Different Guidance in Stroke Patients With Spasticity on Upper Extremities
The aims of this study were to compare the injection locations of key spastic muscles on upper extremity by three different guidance localization methods ( surface anatomy landmark, ultrasonography, electric stimulation) and the…
- Trial name
- NCT02557737
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Hemiparesis, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Evaluation of Electrical Activity Tibial Muscle and Postural Control of Individuals With Hemiparesia Post TDCS Associated With FES
Introduction: It is suggested that increased cortical activity, induced by cerebral stimulation associated or not with other rehabilitation techniques, may potentiate the motor and functional therapeutic effects in individuals…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Electromyography
- Trial name
- NCT03008720
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuromuscular disorder among children, resulting from a non-progressive injury during early brain development which leads to impairment of movement and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT02462018
- Testing
- WalkAide
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Fecal Incontinence (FI), Anorectal Malformations
Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation
This study aimed to investigate and compare the effect of electrical stimulation and biofeedback with electrical stimulation alone on fecal incontinence in children with repaired imperforate anus, with ages from 6 to 10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07366476
- Testing
- behavioral therapy, biofeedback, electrical stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sinai University
Facial Nerve Paresis
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Facial Muscles
Partial or complete facial paralysis is the weakness of muscles of facial expression. Facial paralysis causes physical, social and emotional problems.
- Trial name
- NCT04457492
- Testing
- Application of FES to the Face
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Hemifacial Paralysis, Bell Palsy
Electrical Stimulation to Improve Recovery After Peripheral Nerve Injury
After nerve injury and facial palsy, many patients have permanent muscle and sensory dysfunction. Electrical stimulation (ES) of injured nerves may speed up axon growth and improve recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03996525
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Cerebral Palsy
Transcutaneous Diaphragmatic Electrical Stimulation and Pulmonary Function in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy
Does transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES), added to a 6-week structured multimodal rehabilitation program, improve diaphragm function, head-neck control, and sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy…
- Trial name
- NCT07622875
- Testing
- Multimodal Rehabilitation, Transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Dental Pain, Muscle Sensitivity to Pressure
Analgetic Effect of Nitrousoxide-oxygen Inhalation for Dental Treatment of Children
To assess the analgetic effect of nitrousoxide-oxygen inhalation on pain perception in 12-15 years old children from 1) the dental pulp; 2) the masseter muscle; 3) the skin on the upper lip
- Conditions
- Dental Pain, Muscle Sensitivity to Pressure, Skin Sensitivity to Electric Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT01022294
- Testing
- Nitrousoxide-oxygen and atmospheric air, Atmospheric air; nitrousoxide-oxygen
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effectiveness of NMES in Swallowing Rehabilitation in Children With CP
Purpose: The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of NMES in the functional and electrophysiological rehabilitation of swallowing difficulties in dysphagic children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07329387
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Children With Cerebral Palsy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus Functional Electrical Stimulation on Spasticity, Function and Gait Parameters in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Objective: The purpose of this study will compare the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) versus functional electrical stimulation (FES) on spasticity, function and gait parameters in hemiplegic cerebral palsy…
- Trial name
- NCT03856905
- Testing
- Physical therapy program, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Functional electrical stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Functional Electrical Stimulation During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) often walk with insufficient ankle dorsiflexion in the swing phase. A pathological gait, known as drop-foot gait, can be the result and this has 2 major complications: foot-slap during…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Foot Drop
- Trial name
- NCT03440632
- Testing
- FES
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Erbs Palsy
Electrical Stimulation on Erbs Palsy Infants
This study examined the effect of reciprocal electrical stimulation (RES) across elbow flexors and extensors on the reaction of degeneration percentage and motor function in Erbs palsy infants.
- Trial name
- RES (NCT06631664)
- Testing
- Traditional physical therapy, A computerized electrical stimulator (Vectra®2C; Chattanooga, TS, USA)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Badr University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Cerebral Palsy
Dorsal Root Electrical Stimulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether dorsal root electrical stimulation could reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spasticity Due to Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT07715006
- Testing
- Constant Current Stimulator, Cadwell Guardian System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Martin Piazza
Cerebrovascular Accident
Botulinim Toxin Type A Injections by Different Guidance in Stroke Patients With Spasticity on Lower Extremities
Stroke may result in lower extremity spasticity, which interfere with motor voluntary function and activities of daily living. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been shown to improve lower extremity spasticity of stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT02469948
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening Program With and Without Electrical Muscle Stimulation Among Children With Cerebral Palsy
This randomized clinical research will assess the impact of a Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDAL) program, both with and without Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), on balance, gait, and mobility in children…
- Trial name
- NCT07173647
- Testing
- PEDAL Program with Electrical Muscle Stimulation, PEDAL Program without Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore