Clinical trials: Electric Stimulation Therapy
Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
BCI-FES Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
There are over 7 million stroke survivors in the US alone, with approximately 795,000 new cases annually. Despite the best available physiotherapy, 30-60% of stroke survivors remain affected by difficulty walking, with foot…
- Trial name
- NCT04279067
- Testing
- BCI-FES dorsiflexion therapy, Physiotherapy one hour, Physiotherapy two hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Venous Insufficiency, Oedema
REVITIVE for the Treatment of Patients With Venous Insufficiency
To investigate the efficacy of an electrical stimulation (using the REVITIVE IX device) in treating patients with venous insufficiency.
- Conditions
- Venous Insufficiency, Oedema, Varicose Veins
- Trial name
- RVI (NCT02114307)
- Testing
- REVITIVE IX
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
TBI, Anxiety
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) Therapy
The primary aim of this proposed study is to gather preliminary data for CES use in treating PTSD and anxiety symptoms in OEF/OIF Veterans with PTSD and a history of TBI.
- Conditions
- TBI, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression
- Trial name
- CES (NCT02453347)
- Testing
- CES Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Shoulder Pain
Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain
Post-stroke shoulder pain is defined as pain in the shoulder area that starts after a person has had a stroke. The SPR System is an investigational device that is being studied for the relief of post-stroke shoulder pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01094301
- Testing
- The SPR System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- SPR Therapeutics, Inc.
Depression
The Safety and Efficacy of Nexalin Trans-cranial Electrical Stimulation Stimulation for the Treatment of Depression
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Nexalin Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation (TES) is an effective treatment for depression among patients who are candidates for ECT.
- Trial name
- TES (NCT03277846)
- Testing
- Nexalin Based Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Therapies for Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke
After a stroke, it is very common to lose the ability to open the affected hand. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three different therapies on recovery of hand function after stroke and determine if any one…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT03574623
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulator, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiplegia
Post Stroke Hand Functions: Bilateral Movements and Electrical Stimulation Treatments
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of two amounts of treatment therapy on post stroke motor recovery in the arms.
- Trial name
- NCT00369668
- Testing
- Bilateral movements and neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Stroke, Aphasia
Improving Aphasia Using Electrical Brain Stimulation
Language and communication are essential for almost every aspect of human life, but for people who have aphasia, a language processing disorder that can occur after stroke or brain injury, even simple conversations can become a…
- Trial name
- NCT04963803
- Testing
- Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Language Specific Attention Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Syracuse University
Depression
Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Adult Depression
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of magnetic brain stimulation for the treatment of major depression in depressed adults with moderate treatment resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT00149838
- Testing
- Prefrontal rTMS, Antidepressant Regimen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Anxiety, Depression
Efficacy of CES in New Mothers During the Post Partum Period
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
- NCT03210155
- Testing
- Alpha-Stim AID CES (Active Comparator)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christina Murphey, RN, PhD
Stroke
Electrical Stimulation of the Dentate Nucleus for Upper Extremity Hemiparesis Due to Ischemic Stroke
This clinical trial will evaluate if Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is safe for the treatment of stroke and will help understand if DBS improves motor recovery for patients who continue to have significant impairment.
- Trial name
- EDEN (NCT02835443)
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Enspire DBS Therapy, Inc.
Gastric Stasis
Multi-Channel Gastric Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Investigate the safety and efficacy of multi-channel gastric electrical stimulation in the treatment of patients with severe diabetic gastroparesis refractory to standard therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00595621
- Testing
- Enterra Multi-Channel Phased Gastric Pacemaker (MGP-1)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Major Depressive Disorder
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Fisher Wallace Stimulator FW-200 to deliver Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for the treatment of moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in…
- Trial name
- CES-MDD (NCT05384041)
- Testing
- Fisher Wallace Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator (Active Device)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Fisher Wallace Laboratories
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)
Cerebral Palsy
Contralaterally Controlled FES for Hand Opening in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of an intervention to improve arm function in children ages 6 to 17 with cerebral palsy and upper limb hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT02925455
- Testing
- Contralaterally-controlled functional electrical stimulation, Hand therapy video games
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
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
Total Knee Replacement, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the SPRINT Beta System
The purpose of this study is to determine if electrical stimulation (small levels of electricity) in addition to the standard of care can safely and effectively reduce pain following total knee replacement more than the standard…
- Conditions
- Total Knee Replacement, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Pain, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03286543
- Testing
- SPRINT Beta System
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- SPR Therapeutics, Inc.
Handgrip Strength
Direct Current Cathode and Anode Effects and Changes in Handgrip Strength. Evaluation Through a Dynamometer Test
The design aims to investigate the value of direct current, specifically the polar effects this has, and its influence on neuromuscular changes described in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT02884427
- Testing
- Cathode stimulation, Anode stimulation
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Gingival Recession, Generalized
Electrical Stimulation Effect on Coronally Advanced Flap
The objective of this study is to evaluate clinically and through the concentration of inflammatory markers, the results of 6 months of electrical stimulation associated with coronally advanced flap for treatment of gingival…
- Trial name
- NCT02987231
- Testing
- CAF, ES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Comparison of Electrotherapies for Chronic Low Back Pain
The intent of this project is to execute a high-quality double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial that compares the H-Wave® device with a commonly used TENS device with a sub-therapeutic electrocurrent device.
- Trial name
- NCT01658735
- Testing
- H-Wave, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah