Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Electric Stimulation, Respiration, Artificial
Breath Synchronized Abdominal Muscle Stimulation to Facilitate Ventilator Weaning: a Pilot Study
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation applied to the abdominal wall muscles in synchrony with exhalation can increase the strength of the respiratory muscles in prolonged…
- Conditions
- Electric Stimulation, Respiration, Artificial, Ventilator Weaning
- Trial name
- NCT03019107
- Testing
- Breath synchronized abdominal NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Liberate Medical
Stroke, Proprioceptive Disorders
Combined Effects of PNF and Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Spasticity and Hand Function in Stroke Patients.
To determine the combined effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and electrical muscle stimulation on spasticity and hand function in stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Proprioceptive Disorders, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- NCT05916872
- Testing
- experimental group, control group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Study
In this study, the investigators will use feasibility RCT design to determine whether it is justifiable to conduct a large-scale clinical trial of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with or without additional protein…
- Trial name
- IMMI (NCT04792307)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation , no high protein ice cream supplementation
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders
Comparison of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Myofascial Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders
Myofascial pain is the most common form of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) encountered in maxillofacial practice. Treatment options range from conservative management to open surgical procedures, with physical therapies…
- Trial name
- NCT06790667
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Transcutaneous Pulsed Electrical Stimulation (Device: Nu Eyne M02)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Fibromyalgia (FM)
Feasibility and Effects of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Pain Perception in People With Fibromyalgia
The goal of this interventional study is to learn whether noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) will have an effect on pain perception in people with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT07644221
- Testing
- Primary Motor Cortex Stimulation, Occipital Lobe Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Pulkit Grover
Covid19, Muscle Atrophy
Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients
Unfortunately, hospital-acquired weakness is highly prevalent among COVID-19 hospitalized patients, who often require prolonged bed-rest or paralytics for an extended period of time in order to maintain oxygenation.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- Phase I (NCT04685213)
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Below Knee Amputation
Determining the Effects of Ischemic Conditioning and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Overall Function After Lower Limb Amputation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ischemic conditioning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves muscle strength and walking behavior in those with limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT07664995
- Testing
- Blood pressure cuff, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Post-operative Electrical Muscle Stimulation to Stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis in Humans
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 45-55% of total body mass in healthy adults and plays a pivotal role in whole-body metabolic health, locomotion and physical independence.
- Trial name
- PoEMS (NCT05997095)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES/0
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Exercise
Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Body Composition
In recent years, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) devices have been developed as a complementary training technique that is novel, attractive, and time-saving for physical fitness and rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Exercise, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT06036953
- Testing
- electrical muscle stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Mechanical Ventilation
Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation in PMV Patients
Muscle atrophy and diaphragm dysfunction are common with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Electrical stimulation has been shown to be beneficial in severe chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04281810
- Testing
- transcutaneous electric diaphragm stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Pain in Arm, Unspecified, Tenosynovitis Elbow
Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is the most common condition affecting the elbow and characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the efficacy of TENS and Kinesio Taping in lateral…
- Conditions
- Pain in Arm, Unspecified, Tenosynovitis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Bilateral
- Trial name
- NCT03968796
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Kinesio Taping
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- European University of Lefke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower Leg Remote Ischemic Preconditioning in Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
The purpose of this study is to investigate if remote ischemic preconditioning by combining limb ischaemia with electric muscle stimulation of the ischemic muscle provokes better results in preconditioning the human heart than…
- Trial name
- REMOTE (NCT01357499)
- Testing
- blood pressure cuff, blood pressure cuff + electric muscle stimulator
- Where
- Germany
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Spinal Cord Injury
Electrical Stimulation of Denervated Muscles After Spinal Cord Injury
In this study the following hypotheses will be tested: Electrical stimulation of the gluteal muscle (buttocks) leads to 1. an increase in the thickness of the gluteal muscle 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02080039
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Safety and Feasibility of Electrical Muscle Stimulation During Stem Cell Transplantation or Intensive Chemotherapy
Intensive chemotherapy, with or without following autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), is often the only curative treatment option for patients with haematological malignancies, leave many survivors…
- Trial name
- NCT03467087
- Testing
- Myopuls 2000D
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Saarland
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius
Comparison of NSAID Patch Given in Monotherapy and NSAID Patch in Combination With Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Heating Pad, or Topical Capsaicin in the Treatment of Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius: A Pilot Study
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common clinical problem of musculoskeletal pain and various treatment modalities have been introduced.
- Trial name
- NCT01884116
- Testing
- NSAID patch, NSAID patch + transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, NSAID patch + heating pad
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Training for Persons With Complete SCI for FES Cycling: a Case Series
The main objective of this study is to validate the effectivity of a simple home-based training for cycling with functional electrical stimulation (FES).
- Trial name
- NCT04412447
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Centre de Rééducation et Réadaptation Fonctionnelle La Châtaigneraie
Shoulder Pain
Impact of Different Electrical Frequencies Used in Percutaneous Neuromodulation on Muscle Strength and Pressure Pain Thresholds
Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) involves delivering electrical currents through fine filiform needles inserted near tissues such as muscles, ligaments, or nerves.
- Trial name
- PENS-DOSE (NCT07269925)
- Testing
- Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: High frequency, Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: Low frequency
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Surgery, Colorectal Cancer
Postoperative Electrical Muscle Stimulation Two
Undesirable loss of skeletal muscle mass (atrophy) is a common feature of many diseases as well as ageing, bed rest and physical inactivity.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Muscle Atrophy, Cancer Gi
- Trial name
- POEMS2 (NCT06964438)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Protein supplement drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy Combined With Functional Electrical Stimulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) combined with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) versus CIMT alone in improving upper limb function, reducing…
- Trial name
- CIMT-FES-CP (NCT07587476)
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Combined with Functional Electrical Stimulation, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Montiha Azeem
Widspread Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia
The Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Functional Activities in Individuals With Chronic Widespread Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on chronic, widespread pain in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07080749
- Testing
- Vagal nerve stimulation through deep exhalation exercise, Vagal nerve stimulation through ear electrical stimulation, No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Georgia