Clinical trials: Electrical Stimulation
Multiple Sclerosis
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Multiple Sclerosis
First the investigators will examine if the blood flow in the brain is different in patients with Multiple Sclerosis compared to healthy volunteers. HOW? The blood flow of the subjects is imaged by use of a special MRI-technique.
- Trial name
- TEMS (NCT06966128)
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Anxiety
Biological and Psychological Markers After Intervention in Adults With GAD
This clinical trial inestigates the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on anxiety symptoms in adult women with clinically relevant anxiety levels.
- Trial name
- AnsitDCS (NCT07116980)
- Testing
- 'Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation - tDCS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Healthy
Effects of Kilohertz-frequency and Low-frequency Current on Triceps Surae
Neuromuscular electrical Stimulation (NMES) can minimize muscle atrophy and complications related to muscle disuse and help improve neuromuscular performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05894044
- Testing
- Russian current 10%, Aussie current 10%, Pulsed current 500 µs phase
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Recovery Methods, Exercise Training
Effects of Different Recovery Methods on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance
The aim of this study is to compare these three different recovery methods following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program with each other in terms of blood lactate clearance, muscle flexibility, muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT03563430
- Testing
- Active Recovery Group, Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Hemodialysis, Fatigue
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Versus Resistive Training On Physical Measures, And Fatigue In Hemodialysis Patients
The aim of this study is to compare effect of intradialytic NMES versus resistive training on physical measures and fatigue in HDP.
- Trial name
- NCT06079502
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, resistive training program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neuropathy;Peripheral
Short Duration Electrical Stimulation to Improve Outcomes After Cubital Tunnel Release (SELECT) Trial
A novel temporary peripheral nerve stimulation system that delivers electrical stimulation therapy in a cubital tunnel release model will be evaluated for feasibility.
- Trial name
- SELECT (NCT05980767)
- Testing
- Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epineuron Technologies Inc.
Aging, Healthy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Action Observation for Healthy Aging
Aging is associated with a decline in muscle strength and the functionality of the perceptual structures involved in proprioception. This decline results in a gradual loss of autonomy in daily activities.
- Trial name
- PRIN2022 (NCT07297381)
- Testing
- Action Observation - Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Action Observation, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ambra Bisio
Venous Thrombosis
A Comparison of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Terms of Lower Limb Blood Flow
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a life threatening condition and a serious concern among hospitalized patients, with death occurring in approximately 6% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01886612
- Testing
- Duo-STIM neuromuscular electrical stimulator, AV Impulse System Model 6000
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Upper Limb Deficits
Assessment of Feasibility, Functionality and Usability of an Hybrid Assistive Exoskeleton for Upper Limb
People affected by stroke or brachial plexus injuries experience huge impairment in using upper limbs for everyday life activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07000279
- Testing
- Assistive exoskeleton for activities of daily living (ADLs), Assistive exoskeleton for box and block, Assistive exoskeleton for maximum reaching height
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
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
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury
Transcutaneous Spinal Electrical Stimulation to Improve Exercise Function After Spinal Cord Injury.
Our overall objective is to decrease the prevalence of multiple sedentary-related diseases that are secondary consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07692191
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating New Methods to Study Movement in Children and Young Adults With Movement Disorders.
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder that affects children. People with CP have weak muscles; they may have trouble controlling the movements of their arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT06498596
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Can Branched Chain Amino Acids Supplementation Reduce Muscle Damage Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation? A Combined Functional and Metabolic Non-invasive Investigation in Healthy Humans
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in rehabilitation contexts in order to increase or restore muscle capacities of hypoactive patients or patients with articular trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01687361
- Testing
- branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplementation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Low Back Pain
Movement Control and Motor Unit Behavior Responses to Different Types of Stimulation
This study aims to determine the effect of different stimulations including 1) transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), 2) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), 3) motor control exercise (MCE), and 4) isometric…
- Trial name
- NCT06516770
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Motor control exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Pain
Electrical Stimulation Over Acupuncture Points in Reduction of Rectal Discomfort Distension
Colonoscopy is a stressful and unpleasant procedure especially during the passage of the endoscope through angulations of colon. Electro-acupuncture is one of the alternative to reduce colorectal discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT01551654
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ITO Company )
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Parkinson Disease
Investigation of the Benefits of Electrical Non-invasive Stimulation on Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. It is mostly characterized by the presence of motor difficulties.
- Trial name
- STIMPARK (NCT05808504)
- Testing
- Neuropsychological assessment, Neurological assessment, Cognitive task
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
Electrical Stimulation Cycling Training Effects on SCA
To focuses on the challenges faced by individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), highlighting the major clinical sign of ataxia that affects their stability and ability to perform daily activities, thereby impacting their…
- Trial name
- NCT06363058
- Testing
- ES Cycling Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
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
Stroke, Cramp
The Application of Wide Pulse High Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Disorders Associated With Motoneuron Hyperexcitability
In the present project, the investigators aim at proposing innovative ways of investigating spinal motoneuron hyperexcitability to counteract the associated impairments by using wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cramp, Restless Legs Syndrome, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- MnHyperex (NCT05908214)
- Testing
- wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne