Clinical trials: Electricity; Effects
Periodontal Parameters, Oral Microbial Colonization
Effects of Electric Toothbrushes on Periodontal Health and Oral Microbial Flora in Children With Space Maintainers
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effects of electric and manual toothbrushes on periodontal health parameters and salivary microbial flora in children with fixed and removable space maintainers.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Parameters, Oral Microbial Colonization, Periodontal Health
- Trial name
- NCT07196969
- Testing
- Electric toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Cerebral Palsy
Universal Exercise Unit Versus Functional Electrical Stimulation On Genu Recurvatum In Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Summary: Inclusion Criteria: Children aged four to eight years. Grade of spasticity ranging from 1 to 1+ on the Modified Ashworth scale. Classified as Level I or II on the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS).
- Trial name
- NCT06332729
- Testing
- universal exercis unit, functional electrical stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahmoud Reda Elsharkawy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Assessment of Noninvasive Neuromodulation in a Group of Traumatic Brain Injured Patients and Healthy Volunteers
Background: Severe traumatic brain injury, particularly diffuse axonal injury (DAI), often leads to lasting neurological issues.
- Trial name
- NCT07373366
- Testing
- Subjects in the intervention group receive low-frequency radioelectric therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Infertility
The Effect of Sacral Surface Electrical Stimulation for Assisted Reproductive Technology
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sacral surface electrical stimulation is effective in the treatment of assisted reproductive technology.
- Trial name
- SSE (NCT01082913)
- Testing
- SSE
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shiga University
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
Effects of Direct Current Brain Stimulation on Cognition
This study will examine the effects of direct current (DC) electrical polarization of the brain on thinking speed, reaction time, mood, and brain waves in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00048698
- Testing
- TMS, EEG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Vaping, Lung Diseases
The e-BILD Study: Effects of E-cigarettes on Lung Health in Teenagers.
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/e-cigarettes/vaping) are increasingly popular among teenagers around the world. The safety and potential adverse effects of ENDS in this population are largely unknown.
- Trial name
- e-BILD (NCT05105555)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Cerebral Palsy Children, Healthy Adults
Evaluating the Effects of an Electrical Stimulator on Improving the Walking Ability of Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this study is to see if gentle electrical stimulation can help children with cerebral palsy (CP) walk more easily. This stimulation, called neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), sends small pulses to muscles to…
- Trial name
- CP (NCT06811545)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Hamstring Flexibility
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Basketball Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in basketball and result in long periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare two different stretching programs to assess their effects on hamstring flexibility and, secondarily, on…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT06648356)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Cerebral Palsy
The Effects of Electrical Stimulation Gait Training on Walking and Posture for Children With Cerebral Palsy
This proposal is designed to achieve the following specific aims and will test the associated hypotheses: AIM 1: To compare walking ability, standing posture, gait initiation and functional standing and stepping of twenty…
- Trial name
- NCT00292786
- Testing
- Walking Practice with Functional Electrical Stimulation, Walking Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Orthodontic Appliance, Pain
The Effect of Intraoral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Orthodontics Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an intraoral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device can reduce pain during orthodontic alignment and leveling in adolescents and adults.
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance, Pain, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06573996
- Testing
- Active TENS Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Pacific
Motor Activity
Acute Effect of Resistance Exercise, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Applications on Muscle Activation
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of single-session resistance exercise, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical stimulation on the level of muscle activation and their superiority…
- Trial name
- NCT06016660
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Pediatric Nursing
The Effect of Digital and Classical Education Based on Planned Behavior Theory Given to Mothers in the Risk Group on Their Self-Efficacy in Identifying Safety Measures and First Aid for Home Accidents
Childhood home accidents are a significant health problem in our country and the world. Home accidents are more common in children aged 1-5, and cause temporary and permanent disabilities in deaths.
- Trial name
- Home Accidents (NCT06981416)
- Testing
- Digital education group, classical education group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Mucositis
Therapies for Salivary Flux Stimulation in Patients Transplanted With Hematopoietic Stem Cells
The transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells (THSC) is a therapeutic modality developed for the treatment of various diseases such as leukemia, bone marrow aplasia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, among others.
- Trial name
- NCT00929825
- Testing
- mechanical stimulation (Elastomers), TENS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Healthy
Effect of Surface Electrical Stimulation on Movement of the Larynx
This study will examine whether surface electrical stimulation on the skin of the throat will: 1) move the larynx (voice box); 2) move the vocal folds in the larynx; and 3) cause less movement of the larynx when applied during…
- Trial name
- NCT00104000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Tinnitus
Effects of CI on Tinnitus and Its Symptoms
Abnormal activity in the central auditory system is the cause of subjective experience of tinnitus. Electrical stimulation can inhibit the abnormal activity of auditory related neurons in patients with tinnitus.
- Trial name
- NCT05453019
- Testing
- Cochlear Implant
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Parkinson' Disease
Effects of Physical Exercise Combined With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
A controlled, blinded, and randomized clinical study will be carried out in a large sample of people with Parkinson's disease, where the combined effects of physical exercise and transcranial direct curren stimlation (tDCS) on…
- Trial name
- ExtDCSPARK (NCT07524400)
- Testing
- real tDCS and exercise, Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait and Balance in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of FES on stimulation of the anterior tibial group by using the WalkAide foot drop stimulator on improving walking and balance abilities in children with hemiplegic CP.
- Trial name
- NCT04269798
- Testing
- Traditional Treatment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Psychiatric Disorder
Brainwave Changes and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation
This pilot study explored relationships between cranial electric stimulation and brainwave changes.
- Trial name
- NCT03298308
- Testing
- Cranial Electric Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Healthy
Effect of Direct Current Polarization on Brain Function
This study will test a new electrical technique called direct current (DC) polarization that is able to change brain activity in subtle ways for a short time.
- Trial name
- NCT00088569
- Testing
- 0-15 Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University