Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Healthy
Upper Versus Lower Limb Cycling Exercise With Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Perceptual Responses, Energy Feelings
In comparing the two types of cycling exercises, the perceptual responses, such as perceived exertion and fatigue, as well as subjective feelings of energy, are crucial metrics.
- Trial name
- NCT07394595
- Testing
- Upper Limb Cycling with EMS, Lower Limb Cycling with EMS, EMS upper and lower
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Physical Function in Older Adults
The purpose of this placebo controlled clinical trial is to examine the effects of of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) training on physical activity, muscle function, self-efficacy, and blood markers [e.g.…
- Trial name
- NCT03509519
- Testing
- NMES-Millicurrent
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas State University
Neuromodulatory Effects of TSCS and FES in Lower Limbs
Ultrasound for Quantifying Muscle Activation Elicited by Spinal Cord Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation
Transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) has been shown to facilitate volitional motor activity in patients with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07206797
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation, Transcutaneous (Non-Invasive) Spinal Cord Stimulation, Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
Obesity & Overweight
EMS vs. Resistance Training in Overweight Women
This study aims to compare the effects of eight weeks of resistance training versus electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on oxidative stress indicators and cellular health index in overweight and obese women aged 35-45 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07787286
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, No Intervention
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Low Back Pain, Non-specific Low Back Pain
Immediate Effects of TENS on Lumbar Erector Spinae Stiffness in Low Back Pain
Low back pain is frequently associated with increased tone and stiffness of the lumbar erector spinae muscles, which may contribute to pain and functional limitation.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Non-specific Low Back Pain, Lumbar Muscle Stiffness
- Trial name
- TENS-LUMBAR (NCT07242235)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Technical University
Cesarean Section, Acute Pain
Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and TENS on Women Delivering Via Cesarean
This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administered to women delivering via cesarean section on acute pain, breastfeeding behavior, and comfort…
- Trial name
- NCT05511571
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS), Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE), Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) and Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Derya Öztürk Özen
Healthy Participants
Pain Inhibition With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the pain relieving effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that is applied for the purpose of increasing muscle force output.
- Trial name
- NCT05280522
- Testing
- Volitional Contractions (VOL), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Noxious Electrical Stimulation (NXES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New England
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
The Enhancement Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Muscle Training with Combined NMES and BFR
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) with neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) is employed for individuals with limited mobility and joint issues.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Laser Therapy, Low-Level, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06739148
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy, blood flow restriction, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
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
Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
Effects of Lower Body EMS Training in Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluates the effects of a 8-week lower body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training program on body composition, muscle function, and arteriosclerosis markers in postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Postmenopausal Women
- Trial name
- LB-EMS-PMW (NCT07385534)
- Testing
- Lower-body Electromyostimulation (LB-EMS) device, Lower Body Resistance Training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Can Branched Chain Amino Acids Supplementation Reduce Muscle Damage Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation? A Combined Functional and Metabolic Non-invasive Investigation in Healthy Humans
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in rehabilitation contexts in order to increase or restore muscle capacities of hypoactive patients or patients with articular trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01687361
- Testing
- branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplementation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
People With Identified Painful Trigger Points (Tp) Within the Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscles Complex, Healthy Subjects or Volunteers
Trigger Point Dry Needling With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects
DN is one of the most commonly used physical therapy (PT) interventions for managing trigger points (Tp). Evidence suggests that DN was equally effective as other PT interventions, compared to no treatment or Sham-DN.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT07384247)
- Testing
- Dry needling with electrical stimulation, Dry needling, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Amputation
Detecting Change in Muscle Parameters, Pain, and Function With NMES for TTA
The proposal aims to investigate a non-invasive, cost-effective method for rebuilding muscle mass in individuals with transtibial limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT06830876
- Testing
- Chattanooga Continuum Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sara Peterson-Snyder
Healthy
Electrical Stimulation With Different Currents: the Effects on Force, Tolerance and Fatigue in Healthy Subjects
Muscle strength is the amount of force generated by muscle contraction. It could be measured with an isometric dynamometer. This is a validated tool that could be used to measure Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC) and…
- Trial name
- NCT03340337
- Testing
- Neo-Russian, Aussie, RBS
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Fundación H.A. Barceló
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise
Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims.
- Trial name
- NCT02018211
- Testing
- control, graduated compression socks, neuromuscular electrical stimulation device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
Quality of Life, Anxiety
The Effect of Different Muscle Training on Activities of Daily Living in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contributes significantly to global morbidity and mortality; It is a disease that affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide and is the third most common cause of death.
- Trial name
- NCT05501457
- Testing
- Muscle strengthening with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Healthy Young, Electric Stimulation Therapy
Pulsed Current Versus Russian Current Effects in Healthy Young Subjects.
Low frequency pulsed current (PC) and medium frequency alternating current (Russian current - RC, 2.5 kHz) have been largely studied due to their clinical use.
- Trial name
- NCT03796117
- Testing
- Pulsed current, Russian Current
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
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
Muscle Fiber Atrophy, Type II
The Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
The purpose of this project is to test the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) that produces 40 % of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) in increasing muscle size and improvement in muscle force output…
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT00765739)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, voluntary strengthening exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hamstring Contractures
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis in Agility, Joint Range and Strength
Electrical stimulation has a wide range of clinical applications in rehabilitation, being used for activities such as strengthening, pain control, management of edema, or control of inflammation after injury or surgery.
- Trial name
- MEP (NCT04334772)
- Testing
- Muscle belly Microelectrolysis, Tendon Microelectrolysis, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio