Clinical trials: Electric Stimulation Therapy
Neck Pain
Interferential Current and Therapeutic Exercise Program in Chronic Neck Pain
Objectives: To analyze the number of sessions needed to achieve a positive impact after combining interferential current therapy and therapeutic exercise, compared with therapeutic exercise alone, on self-reported pain…
- Trial name
- NCT03979287
- Testing
- Interferential Current and Therapeutic Exercise Program, Therapeutic Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Fibromyalgia
Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques
Objective: Compare the benefits of Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).
- Trial name
- NCT02859467
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques, Exercise and Electrical Stimulation Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Feasibility of Self-treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Using Electrical Vasomotor Nerve Stimulation
Electrical stimulation with EVNS (Electrical Vasomotor Neuro Stimulation), a methodology used by a specific group of neurostimulators known under various names, has proven its benefit in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN).
- Trial name
- HOME-EVNS (NCT06524284)
- Testing
- Releaf
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Neurecon BV
Gastroparesis
Vagus Nerve Response in Gastroparesis Patients
This study aims to characterize how vagus nerve compound action potentials (CNAPs) conduct along the vagus nerve in gastroparetic patients receiving GES therapy using a flexible, non-invasive multielectrode array (MEA).
- Trial name
- NCT04207996
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Evaluation of a Home-based NMES Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Evaluation of knee pain and functional mobility of knee osteoarthritis patients with a home-based neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT04128618)
- Testing
- CyMedica e-vive NMES
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc
Low Back Pain
Corticospinal and Motor Behavior Responses After Physical Therapy Intervention in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain.
This study aims to 1) determine the immediate effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on corticospinal excitability, lumbar multifidus muscle (LM) activation, as well as lumbar stability in patients with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT05156242
- Testing
- Active-tDCS priming MCE, NMES priming MCE, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
Temporal Interference Brain Stimulation for Adults With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Undergoing Stereo-EEG Monitoring
This study evaluates whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called Temporal Interference (TI) can reduce epilepsy-related abnormal brain activity and influence sleep-related brain rhythms in adults with focal…
- Trial name
- NCT07764718
- Testing
- Temporal Interference Stimulation, Direct Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Parkinson Disease
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
This study will examine the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on gait (walking) problems and rigidity in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00082342
- Testing
- Phoressor II (IOMED)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Orthodontic Appliance, Pain
The Effect of Intraoral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Orthodontics Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an intraoral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device can reduce pain during orthodontic alignment and leveling in adolescents and adults.
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance, Pain, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06573996
- Testing
- Active TENS Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Pacific
Chronic Pelvic Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Effects of Myofascial Release and Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is a major contributor to chronic pelvic pain in women.In females,pelvic pain is the single most common indication for referral to women's health…
- Trial name
- NCT05851742
- Testing
- TENS, Myofascial trigger point release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain
Comparison of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation Technique for Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block
The most useful method to manage pain after major foot and ankle surgery is infusion of local anesthetic with a catheter close to the sciatic nerve in the popliteal space above the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT00497276
- Testing
- placement of popliteal catheter
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Thoracic, Postoperative Pain
Effect of Transcutaneous Electro-stimulation in Ambulatory Postoperative Rehabilitation Treatment in Thoracic Surgery.
Chest pain is one of the most difficult problems to solve after thoracic surgery. Its correct control is often quite difficult, which can cause complications due to an ineffective cough and superficial respiratory movements.
- Trial name
- NCT04964973
- Testing
- Control, Experimental
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Urinary Bladder, Overactive
FemPulse Therapy for Overactive Bladder in Women
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate a new medical device treatment for Overactive Bladder (OAB) in women.
- Trial name
- EVANESCE-OAB (NCT03784170)
- Testing
- FemPulse System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- FemPulse Corporation
Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity
Comprehensive Protocol for Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity in Post-stroke Hemiplegic Patients
The general objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the comprehensive protocol in improving post-stroke upper limb spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT05940805
- Testing
- Low-frequency transcranial electrical stimulation; Paraspinous block; Dry needling of spastic upper limb muscles; Muscular functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance
Electrical Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) as a Treatment for Insomnia
Insomnia is known to be one of the most common health concerns in in the general population and has been associated with several health consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT04452981
- Testing
- VeNS
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Neurovalens Ltd.
Head and Neck Carcinoma, Xerostomia
Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Treating Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies alternate schedules for acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) in treating dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by radiation therapy (RT) in patients with head…
- Trial name
- NCT02474095
- Testing
- Quality-of-Life Assessment, Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Restless Legs Syndrome, Willis-Ekbom Disease
Treatment of RLS/WED Symptoms Through Sensory Counter-stimulation
To evaluate, in a pilot fashion, efficacy and tolerability of electrical counter-stimulation using the Scrambler device in alleviating uncomfortable sensations and urge to move in patients with restless legs syndrome/Willis Ekbom…
- Trial name
- RLS/WED (NCT03249779)
- Testing
- Scrambler
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Glaucoma
Repetitive Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (rtACS) for the Treatment of Optic Neuropathies
The goal of this study is to see whether repeated transcranial alternating current stimulation can activate impaired retinal ganglion cells and improve both structural and functional outcomes in patients with glaucoma.
- Trial name
- NCT07145073
- Testing
- DC-Stimulator MC
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Antenatal Depression, Major Depressive Disorder
Pilot Study of Personalized Aperiodic Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Antenatal Depression (PandA-tACS)
The purpose of this study is to develop the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) approach in antenatal depression.
- Conditions
- Antenatal Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder in Pregnancy, Healthy Controls
- Trial name
- PandA-tACS (NCT06979154)
- Testing
- tACS (aperiodic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Is There an Alternative to Immediate Home Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how different pre-operative therapeutic approaches affect quad strength and patient satisfaction after total knee replacements.
- Trial name
- NCT04060251
- Testing
- CyMedica e-vive™ System; CY-1000, iGetBetter telemedicine physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfgang Fitz, M.D.