Clinical trials: Electric Stimulation Therapy
Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorders
Targeted Alternating Current and Cognitive Training Intervention for Cognitive Control in Bipolar Disorders
This study is testing whether a type of gentle brain stimulation, combined with computer-based brain training exercises, can help improve thinking skills in Veterans with bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Veterans, Suicide
- Trial name
- TACTIC-BD (NCT07845409)
- Testing
- Soterix 1x1 tES mini-CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dental Pain, Muscle Sensitivity to Pressure
Analgetic Effect of Nitrousoxide-oxygen Inhalation for Dental Treatment of Children
To assess the analgetic effect of nitrousoxide-oxygen inhalation on pain perception in 12-15 years old children from 1) the dental pulp; 2) the masseter muscle; 3) the skin on the upper lip
- Conditions
- Dental Pain, Muscle Sensitivity to Pressure, Skin Sensitivity to Electric Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT01022294
- Testing
- Nitrousoxide-oxygen and atmospheric air, Atmospheric air; nitrousoxide-oxygen
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Electric Stimulation Therapy, Obesity
Effects of Brain Stimulation on Food Intake and Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
This study will determine whether electrical stimulation of an area of the brain called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is important in determining the feeling of fullness after eating, affects how much food a person…
- Conditions
- Electric Stimulation Therapy, Obesity, Weight Loss, Eating
- Trial name
- NCT00739362
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Hypotension
Study the Effect of Electroacupuncture on Prevention and Treatment of Hypotension After Intraspinal Anesthesia
The purpose of this study is to assess the prevention and treatment effect of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation on hypotension after intraspinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05163990
- Testing
- transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Anxiety State
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Acute Stress
The goal of this study is to quantify the effects of 20 sessions of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) on measures of acute stress responses in Soldiers.
- Trial name
- NCT06034496
- Testing
- Active CES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Chronic
Evaluation of NMES for Reducing Pain and Improving Functional Outcomes in Knee OA Patients
The present prospective trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy of CyMedica Orthopedics e-vive™ system, a multifunctional electrotherapy device providing neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for reducing pain and…
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Chronic, Knee Arthritis
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT03980964)
- Testing
- Active NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc
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
Stroke, Healthy Adults
Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT06011018
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Mirror Therapy + Electrical Stimulation, Mirror Therapy + Binaural Beat
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Healthy Volunteers, Cardiovascular System
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation on the Autonomous Nerve System in Healthy Young People
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most important causes of death and disability in the world. An autonomic imbalance is associated to cardiovascular risks and disorders.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Cardiovascular System, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- ESautonomous (NCT05289817)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS), Transcutaneous Sympathetic Ganglion Electrical Stimulation (t-SES)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Sports Physical Therapy
Effect of Deep Oscillation Treatment as a Method for Recovery in Soccer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Deep Oscillation (DO) self-treatment on recovery after fatiguing soccer training.
- Trial name
- NCT03411278
- Testing
- Deep Oscillation (DO)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Incontinence
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Electrical Stimulation to Treat Pelvic Floor Disorder
Female pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) include urinary incontinence,pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and fecal incontinence-which often occur together.
- Trial name
- NCT02185235
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation, Biofeedback, Pelvic Floor Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Mucositis
Therapies for Salivary Flux Stimulation in Patients Transplanted With Hematopoietic Stem Cells
The transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells (THSC) is a therapeutic modality developed for the treatment of various diseases such as leukemia, bone marrow aplasia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, among others.
- Trial name
- NCT00929825
- Testing
- mechanical stimulation (Elastomers), TENS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Spinal Cord Injuries, Healthy
Eccentric Muscle Training, Stimulation, and Biomarkers in SCI
The investigators are studying a new rehabilitation treatment for individuals trying to recover walking after spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT05337982
- Testing
- Downhill Eccentric Treadmill Training with Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effect of FES and Therapeutic Exercise on SCI Patients Skeletal Muscles, Sitting Balance, Posture and Quality of Life
Aim of the current study is to evaluate the effect functional electrical stimulation and therapeutic exercise on traumatic spinal cord injured participants'skeletal muscle characteristics, sitting balance, lung function and…
- Trial name
- NCT03517787
- Testing
- FES+TE, TE, REF-FES+TE
- Where
- Estonia
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tartu University Hospital
Geriatric Assessment, Muscle Strength
Effects of a Program of Physical Exercise and Electrotherapy on Muscle Strength in Subjects of the Fourth Age
The purpose of this study is to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation, strengthening exercises, or combination of both over lower limbs are effective in the improvement of the stability fundamentally against…
- Conditions
- Geriatric Assessment, Muscle Strength, Postural Balance, Body Mass Index
- Trial name
- NCT01086592
- Testing
- No intervention, Strong progressive strengthening exercises of lower limbs, Electrotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03222752
- Testing
- Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Electromedical Products International, Inc.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Urgent Urinary Incontinence
The Effectiveness of Parassacral Transcutaneous Stimulation Compared to Tibial Transcutaneous Stimulation, Home Protocol and Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Female Hyperative Bladder: Randomized Clinical Trial
Introduction: The overactive bladder is a highly prevalent condition, which negatively impacts the quality of life and daily activities of women.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Urgent Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Hyperactive, Women
- Trial name
- NCT04909047
- Testing
- parassacral transcutaneous electrostimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro de Atenção ao Assoalho Pélvico
Anxiety, Depression
New Mothers Alpha-Stim
The birth of a child is a major life event that can be filled with excitement, anticipation and joy. However, the transition and adaptation to new demands, roles, responsibilities, and changes in relationships can be stressful…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- NCT04770181
- Testing
- Alpha-Stim AID CES (Active Comparator)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christina Murphey, RN, PhD
Sports Physical Therapy
Strengthening Effect on Hamstring's Passive Mechanical Properties
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of different strengthening methods on hamstring muscle group's passive mechanical properties and to investigate this effect's relation with performance changes in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT03884738
- Testing
- Concentric Exercise, Nordic Eccentric exercise, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Dry Macular Degeneration
BioCurrent Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Dry ARMD
This study evaluates the treatment of Dry Macular Degeneration and the resulting change in vision with a very, very low current that is similar to what occurs in the body naturally.
- Trial name
- NCT02699216
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation of the Retina
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DuBois Vision Clinic