Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Low Back Pain
Effects of Kinesiotaping and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Low Back Pain and Disability
To compare the effects of kinesiotaping and electrical muscle stimulation on low back pain and disability associated with diastasis recti.
- Trial name
- NCT05834153
- Testing
- kinesiotaping, electrical muscle stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation During Hemodialysis in Peripheral Muscle Strength and Exercise Capacity
The objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation of high and low frequency and intensity, performed during hemodialysis (HD), on peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity and…
- Conditions
- Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Insufficiency, Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02786849
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation of high frequency and intensity, neuromuscular electrical stimulation of low frequency and intensity
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
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
Muscular Atrophy
Mobilization With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critical Care Patients
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in pectoral muscles (fibres of the pectoralis major muscle bilaterally) and rectus abdominis muscles (bilaterally) preserves / decreases the loss of muscle mass.
- Trial name
- NCT02298114
- Testing
- NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on neuromuscular and functional parameters in elderly with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT02061410
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimlation (NMES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Heart Failure
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Heart Failure Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of functional electrical stimulation associated with inspiratory muscle training on functional capacity and quality of life in heart failure patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01325597
- Testing
- Combined training, Electrical stimulation, Inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Obesity & Overweight
Effects of Diet, Exercise, and Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Women
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of diet, exercise, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on body measurements, blood test results, and appetite in women with overweight or obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT07778550
- Testing
- Individualized Energy-Restricted Diet, Moderate-Intensity Walking, Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Dicle University
Critical Illness Myopathy, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy
Improved Recovery of Walking in Acquired Muscle Weakness
The aim of Re-Walk-Easy is to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation based on electrical stimulation on the motor performance of critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- Re-Walk-Easy (NCT06786390)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation protocol: FES, Rehabilitation protocol without FES
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Sarcopenia
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patients With Sarcopenia
The goal of this clinical trial is to exploratorily evaluate the safety and efficacy of a home-based lower extremity muscle strengthening and physical performance enhancement program using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation…
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT07668258)
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Exosystems
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Spasticity in Adult Patients With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by damage of the developing brain and marked by impairments such as increased muscle tone.
- Trial name
- NCT05352607
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Conventional physiotherapy treatment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Reem Alharthi
Spinal Cord Injuries
Novel Intervention to Influence Muscle Plasticity in Veterans
The loss of muscle contraction (paralysis) removes an important stimulus for maintenance of overall health for individuals with complete spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01093014
- Testing
- Low-force muscle stimulation, High-force muscle stimulation, Sequential low-force and high-force muscle stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Low Back Pain
Investigation of Trunk Muscle Size and Function in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (US) is a procedure used to evaluate skeletal muscle size and function to inform clinical practice. US has been shown to be a reliable and valid tool for measuring changes in trunk muscle (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT01221233
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Moist Heat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Thumb Joint Stiffness
Electrical Stimulation to Recover Greater Range of Motion After Surgery
Background One of the potentially debilitative complications of operative repair and subsequent immobilization is stiffness that appears secondary to inflammation and adhesions.
- Trial name
- NCT01082432
- Testing
- electrically induced muscle activation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Joseph Fourier
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
Atrophy, Muscular, Atrophy, Disuse
Blood Flow Restricted Electrical Stimulation During Immobilisation
Following injury or surgery to a limb, it is often immobilised to allow tissue healing. Short periods of disuse cause loss of muscle size and strength and impaired mechanical properties of tendons, which leads to reduced…
- Trial name
- NCT05093985
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation with blood flow restriction
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St Mary's University College
Spinal Cord Injuries
Musculoskeletal Plasticity After Spinal Cord Injury
Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, pressure ulcers, and cardiovascular disease at far greater rates than the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT02622295
- Testing
- Single-session electrically induced exercise, Electrically-induced exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Richard K Shields
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
Assessing The Effects of Exercise, Protein, and Electric Stimulation On Intensive Care Unit Patients Outcomes
Elderly patients who experience a prolonged ICU stay are at high risk for developing post intensive care unit syndrome (PICS), a serious medical condition manifested by loss of muscle mass, weakness, malnutrition and…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- ExPrEs (NCT02509520)
- Testing
- MPR and High Protein Supplement (HPRO) and Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation of Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the therapeutic effects of different pelvic floor rehabilitation treatments, including pelvic floor muscle training , pelvic floor biofeedback electrical stimulation, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06461234
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training, Biofeedback electrical stimulation, Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people
- Sponsor
- Mingfu Wu
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