Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Subacute Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Segmental Vibrator With NMES on Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and disability. It can cause a variety of motor disorders, such as apraxia, sensory deficits, abnormal muscle tone, inadequate weight transfer, lack of fine motor skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06927206
- Testing
- Experimental Group A: Segmental vibrator only on dorsiflexor, Experimental Group B: Segmental vibrator + Electrical stimulation on dorsiflexors
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Parkinson's Disease
Comfort and Tolerance of Surface Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease.
The purpose of this study is to investigate issues relating to comfort and tolerance to surface neuro muscular electrical stimulation in a parkinson disease population.
- Trial name
- NCT01968473
- Testing
- NMES Device comfort
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Sarcopenia
NMES During the Day and Prior to Sleep
In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after one-legged NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) will be studied under two conditions: during the day and prior to sleep
- Trial name
- ESPRO2 (NCT02253329)
- Testing
- Dietary protein plus NMES during the day, Dietary protein plus NMES prior to sleep
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Weakness
Evaluation of Muscle Strength by Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
Acquired Neuromyopathy of Resuscitation (NMAR) is a common condition. Its diagnosis is difficult and often late because it is based on a clinical assessment of muscle strength (MRC score) requiring the patient to be awake and…
- Trial name
- STRENGTH-ICU (NCT03270163)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation, Magnetic stimulation, ultrasound measurement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Spinal Cord Injuries, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Metabolic Health in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) live longer than before and live to an age where metabolic disorders become highly prevalent.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy, Metabolic Disease
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT03204240)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Disuse Atrophy, Immobilization
Electrical Stimulation During Immobilization
In the present study, the effects of 5 days of lower limb immobilization with or without daily neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle mass and muscle fiber characteristics will be determined.
- Conditions
- Disuse Atrophy, Immobilization, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Trial name
- ESDIM (NCT01513486)
- Testing
- immobilization
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Improving Hand Movement and Coordination in People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Muscle Electrostimulation (FES) To Support Manual Dexterity and Daily Function
The goal of this interventional study is to test whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) can improve hand and upper limb function in adults with Multiple Sclerosis…
- Trial name
- MANTRAStim (NCT07098273)
- Testing
- TMS and FES- based rehabilitation, FES-based rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Exercise-Induced Fatigue, Forearm Muscle Fatigue
EMS Recovery Effects in Sport Climbing
Sport climbing often requires athletes to perform repeated climbing efforts with short rest periods. Over time, fatigue can build up in the muscles of the arms and forearms, which may reduce performance and increase the…
- Trial name
- NCT07336745
- Testing
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
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
Chronic Kidney Disease, Frailty
Effect of Synchronized Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragm Stimulation Using Surged Faradic Current Combined With Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Function and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With COPD
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that can be associated with reduced physical capacity, muscle weakness, fatigue, respiratory impairment and frailty.
- Trial name
- COPD TEDS (NCT07803900)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical diaphragm stimulation (TEDS), Inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Movement Disorders (Incl Parkinsonism), Stroke
Stimulating Specific Brain Areas (VOP/VIM) With Electricity to Improve Movement and Muscle Control
In this study the investigators aim to enroll patients scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantation for movement disorders for intra-operative testing.
- Conditions
- Movement Disorders (Incl Parkinsonism), Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07056361
- Testing
- Direct cortical stimulation and deep brain stimulation of motor thalamus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez
Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Urinary Incontinence, Urge
Treatment Efficacy for Overactive Bladder: Comparing Education, Biofeedback, and Nerve Stimulation
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of different behavioral therapies and neuromodulation for treating women with idiopathic Overactive Bladder (OAB).
- Trial name
- NCT07744620
- Testing
- Behavioral, Enraf-Nonius EMG-Biofeedback Unit (Biofeedback only), Enraf-Nonius EMG-Biofeedback Unit (Biofeedback + Electrical Stimulation)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Stroke, Stroke Sequelae
Efficacy of Rehabilitation Using Action Observation and Muscle Stimulation in Post-stroke Patients.
Stroke is the third most common cause of disability worldwide and leads to upper limb motor disease in more than half of people affected.
- Trial name
- OTHELLO (NCT06055569)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation protocol: AOT+NMES, Rehabilitation protocol: Action Observation Therapy (AOT), Observation of motor-neutral stimuli (MNO)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Bell's Palsy
Effects of Photobiomodulation and Electrical Stimulation Among Bell's Palsy Patients
Despite promising evidence supporting both photobiomodulation (PBM) and electrical stimulation (ES) in Bell's palsy rehabilitation, key gaps remain in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT07266636
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation alongwith facial exercise, Electrical Stimulation alongwith facial exercise
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Spasticity
Use of Ultrasound in Injections of Botulinum Toxin
Intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin are currently the best focal treatment of spasticity, with clearly defined indications and role.
- Trial name
- TOXINECHO (NCT02566837)
- Testing
- Ultrasound, electrical stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
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
Hematologic Malignancy, Muscle Weakness
Effects of NMES and Exercise in Hematological Cancer
Physical activity levels of adult hematologic cancer patients are deficient. The resulting physical inactivity causes fatigue, muscle loss, and deterioration in physical performance values.
- Trial name
- NCT04755465
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Structured Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem 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
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07309003
- Testing
- functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Obesity Adult Onset
Effects of Electrostimulation on Glycemic Control in Obesity
This study evaluate the effects of muscle electrostimulation (MES) on carbohydrate homeostasis in adult patients with obesity. Its aims are also to evaluate the tolerance of feasibilty and the tolerance of MES and the impact on…
- Trial name
- ElectrOBA (NCT04643899)
- Testing
- Muscle Electrostimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ildys