Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Muscle Protein Accretion (ES-PRO)
In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after one-legged NMES will be studied.
- Trial name
- ES-PRO (NCT01615276)
- Testing
- Enraf Nonius Tensmed S84 for Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), No Enraf Nonius Tensmed S84 for Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) NMES
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Healthy
Electrical Stimulation With Different Currents and Electromagnetic Fields
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
- NCT05500300
- Testing
- Neo-Russian, Aussie, RBS
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides University
Fat Reduction, Muscle Tone Increased
Electrical Muscle Stimulation with 1064 Nm Diode Laser and RF/PEMF for Non-invasive Body Contouring and Fat Reduction.
Multi-center, three-arm, randomized, evaluator-blinded study of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and/or 1064 nm diode laser, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and vacuum assisted radio frequency (RF) using the Venus Bliss…
- Trial name
- NCT05256771
- Testing
- EMS, 1064 nm diode laser, RF/PEMF
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Continuous Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Sleep Apnoea
The aim of this randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled cross-over trial is to demonstrate the effectiveness of continuous transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the pharyngeal dilator muscles to reduce sleep-disordered…
- Trial name
- TESLA (NCT01661712)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Muscle Effects Of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation In Mechanically Ventilated Patients In An Icu
To prevent the development of ICUAW, both early mobilization and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) have been shown to prevent muscle atrophy in critically ill patients by preserving muscle mass.
- Trial name
- NCT06409611
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Neck Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
Acute Effects of TENS on Cervical Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Neck Pain
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on passive cervical muscle stiffness (MyotonPro "dynamic stiffness", N/m) and pain (0-10 VAS) in adults with…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Chronic Neck Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- TENS-NECK (NCT07244861)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Technical University
Urinary Incontinence, Stress, Electrical Stimulation
Effect of External Electrical Stimulation and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
In this study, the effects of the external electrical stimulation (EES) added to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were investigated.
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress, Electrical Stimulation, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Urinary Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT04792125
- Testing
- External electrical stimulation (EES) added to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), External electrical stimulation, Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Dysphagia After Stroke
Enhancing Post-Stroke Dysphagia Rehabilitation
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a combined swallowing intervention (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) + Neuromuscular Taping (NMT) + swallowing exercises) on swallowing function and…
- Trial name
- Not exist (NCT06887855)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Neuromuscular Taping, Swallowing exercise (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hamad Medical Corporation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Reverse Muscle Atrophy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study will be a small randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve physical function and reverse muscle atrophy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- NCT00924625
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Volitional exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Back Pain, Muscle Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Back Pain in the Emergency Department (TENS-ED)
The effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to reduce pain scores for patients with acute back pain in an ambulatory emergency department (ED) population will be examined in this dual-center, cluster…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Muscle Pain, Acute Pain, Lower Back Pain
- Trial name
- TENS-ED (NCT05601843)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Sam Brophy
Fibromyalgia
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Fibromyalgia (FM)
Fibromyalgia as a clinical syndrome is defined by chronic widespread muscular pain, fatigue and tenderness with hyperalgesia to pressure over tender points.
- Trial name
- TENS&FM (NCT00932360)
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Dana Dailey
Low Back Pain
Movement Control and Motor Unit Behavior Responses to Different Types of Stimulation
This study aims to determine the effect of different stimulations including 1) transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), 2) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), 3) motor control exercise (MCE), and 4) isometric…
- Trial name
- NCT06516770
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Motor control exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal
Modeling, Optimization, and Control Methods for a Personalized Hybrid Walking Exoskeleton
The central objective of this study is to validate new algorithms that coordinate between functional electrical stimulation (FES) and the exoskeleton during sitting-to-standing, walking, and standing-to-sitting movements.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Spinal, Paraplegia, Incomplete
- Trial name
- NCT04453943
- Testing
- Exoskeleton Walking - with or without FES, Exoskeleton Sitting to Standing - with or without FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
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
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Muscle Weakness
Cold Therapy and Cross-Education of Muscle Strength
The aim of this study is to investigate whether a cold application to the contralateral (affected side) extremity in addition to unilateral neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) application has a facilitating effect on…
- Trial name
- NCT04886843
- Testing
- Cold pack, NMES
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Intervention Physical Therapy
To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in improving muscle mass, strength, functional performance, and quality…
- Trial name
- NCT07013604
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Group,Resistance + BFR Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Dysphagia, Stroke
Investigation of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Techniques on Suprahyoid Muscles and Swallowing Function in Acute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of sensory, motor, and modified combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols on swallowing function in patients with acute stroke-related…
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Stroke, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NMESWAL (NCT07445204)
- Testing
- Conventional Swallowing Therapy, Vitalstim-Sensory NMES, Vitalstim-Motor NMES
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
Muscle Damage
Influence of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) on Muscle Regeneration
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on muscle regeneration. The investigators' hypothesis is that ingestion of NSAID will delay or impair muscle regeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT00832663
- Testing
- NSAID
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Dynamic Muscular Electrical Stimulation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Military Academy Cadets
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of 12 weeks of post-operative use of a novel wearable electrical stimulation knee sleeve device (KneeStim) on post-operative biomechanical function (gait).
- Trial name
- NCT06341868
- Testing
- KneeStim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital