Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Overweight (BMI > 25), Obesity & Overweight
WB-EMS Combined With Nutritional Guidance for a High-Protein Diet on Body Composition, Muscle Function, Psychological and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Excess Adiposity
This is a 16-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) with outcome assessor blinding. The objective is to investigate the effects of resistance training (RT) combined with whole-body neuromuscular electrical stimulation (WB-NMES)…
- Conditions
- Overweight (BMI > 25), Obesity & Overweight, Aging
- Trial name
- WB-EMS (NCT07859072)
- Testing
- Whole-Body Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (WB-NMES), Conventional Resistance Training, High-Protein Nutritional Guidance
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cesumar (UNICESUMAR)
Stroke, Ischemic
Sensory Versus Motor Level Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Dysphagia is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in stroke survivors. Electrical stimulation is often included as part of the treatment plan for dysphagia, and can be applied at a sensory or motor level intensity.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT05102877)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
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
Muscle Weakness or Atrophy, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
NMES Role to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Critically Ill Patients and Its Association to Changes in Myokines.
Particularly, muscle respiratory wasting will occur early (18 to 69 hours) in up to 60% of patients with mechanical ventilation (MV), leading rapidly to diaphragmatic weakness, which is associated with prolonged MV use, longer…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness or Atrophy, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Electrical Stimulations
- Trial name
- NCT05536531
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Transcutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation (TCEMS) is well established intervention for rehabilitation of clinically stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01226342
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- The University Clinic of Pulmonary and Allergic Diseases Golnik
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Muscle Stimulation for Physical Function During Stem Cell Transplant
Some blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic (hematologic) cancers such as Hodgkin/Non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and multiple myeloma, are over-represented in Veterans due to exposures including Agent Orange and…
- Trial name
- NCT04364256
- Testing
- RS-4i Plus Sequential Stimulator (RS Medical, Vancouver, WA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Temporomandibular Disorder, Headache
A Clinical Trial of the Optimal Treatment Period and Long-term Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on Sleep Bruxism
To investigate the effect of the treatment with Grindcare® on the parafunction of the muscles- and jaw activity (Bruxism) during sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT01000389
- Testing
- Grindcare® (Biofeedback)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Medotech A/S
Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain
Neuromodulation in Lower Limb Amputees
The goal of this study is to investigate the role of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on spinal cord excitability in lower limb amputees.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain, Hoffman's Reflex
- Trial name
- NCT04543786
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Low Back Pain
The Effects of EMS-Combined Body Awareness Exercises on Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions worldwide and is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07411053
- Testing
- EMS-Assisted Body Awareness Exercises, Exercises
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
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, Liver Cirrhosis
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION AND EXERCISE FOR MUSCLE LOSS IN CIRRHOSIS PATIENTS
Introduction: Sarcopenia, whether primary or secondary, substantially impacts the quality of life of patients post-hospital discharge. Compromised functional capacity can lead to a high prevalence of readmissions.
- Trial name
- E-SEEM (NCT07162636)
- Testing
- NMES+, NMES -
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Moderate, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Severe
Effect of NMES on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Endurance in Patients With COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory condition that results in a mixture of small airway disease and parenchymal destruction, changes that are characteristic of emphysema.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Moderate, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Severe, Acute Exacerbation of COPD
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT05539547)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Usual Physiotherapy treatment (Chest Physiotherapy and mobility)
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Randall Debattista
Stroke
TENS Effect on Gait and QoL in Stroke.
A study was conducted to investigate the additional effect of TENS applied to acupuncture points to the physical therapy program on gait and quality of life in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06673940
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Physical Therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Respiratory Failure, Critical Illness Myopathy
Electric Muscle Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Respiratory Failure
Background: After mechanical ventilation, 5-20% of patients with acute respiratory failure would depend on ventilator support more than 14 days because of critical-illness weakness and their underlying diseases such as heart…
- Trial name
- NCT01930643
- Testing
- EMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Incontinence Stress
Pelvic Muscle Training and Electrostimulation to Treat Weak Pelvic Floor
This research will determine 1) whether the very weak pelvic floor can be improved with surface electromyography (s-EMG)-triggered electrostimulation added to pelvic floor muscle training and 2) whether sEMG-triggered…
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Incontinence Stress, Electricity; Effects, Muscle Weakness Condition
- Trial name
- NCT06419517
- Testing
- EMG-triggered ES, Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza
Cerebral Palsy
Transcutaneous Diaphragmatic Electrical Stimulation and Pulmonary Function in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy
Does transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES), added to a 6-week structured multimodal rehabilitation program, improve diaphragm function, head-neck control, and sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy…
- Trial name
- NCT07622875
- Testing
- Multimodal Rehabilitation, Transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Stroke, Sarcopenia
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Ultrasound on Stroke Patients With Sarcopenia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with therapeutic ultrasound (UT) can improve muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in stroke patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07708597
- Testing
- Therapeutic Ultrasound, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Fibromyalgia, Electric Shock
Comparison of the Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) of the Primary Motor Cortex (M1) or the Prefrontal Cortex Combined With Aerobic Activity for Alleviation of Fibromyalgia Symptoms.
The goal of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of treating fibromyalgia using combination of electrical stimulation with aerobic activity. Participants will be randomly assigned to stimulation in a ratio of 1:1:1.
- Trial name
- NCT06263972
- Testing
- Direct Stimulation Prefrontal Cortex, Direct Stimulation to Motor Cortex, erobic physical activity
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel