Clinical trials: Electrotherapy
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Comparison of Effectiveness of Two Different Electrotherapy Agents on Central Sensitization
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), interferential currents (IFCs) and sham devices in improving central sensitization (CS) findings, including pressure pain…
- Trial name
- NCT04153825
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Interferential Current, Hydrocollator hot-pack
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Turkish League Against Rheumatism
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
Ulcer, Diabetes Mellitus
Analysis of the Effects of LED Phototherapy and Electrical Stimulation in the Healing of Diabetic Ulcers
One of the important complications of DM is the diabetic foot that may present ulcers, which result from multiple risk factors, being diabetic peripheral neuropathy and ischemia due to peripheral vascular disease considered the…
- Trial name
- NCT03250533
- Testing
- Light emitting diodes (LED), Fixed diphasic current
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Tenopathy; Lower Limb
Efficacy of Manual Therapy Combined With an Exercise Programme VS Combined Electrotherapy on Football Players With Adductor Tendinopathy
Background: Groin pain associated with adductor tendinopathy is the second cause of muscle pathology in a football player (20%), so a good treatment taking into account both internal and external factors that may influence the…
- Trial name
- NCT04935398
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
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
Obesity & Overweight
EMS vs. Resistance Training in Overweight Women
This study aims to compare the effects of eight weeks of resistance training versus electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on oxidative stress indicators and cellular health index in overweight and obese women aged 35-45 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07787286
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, No Intervention
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Hyposalivation, Electric Stimulation Therapy
Eletric Stimulation for Hipossalivation Induced by Radiotherapy
Currently, cancer is a disease of high incidence, already considered a public health problem. Among the most prevalent are head and neck neoplasms, and depending on the location and extent of the lesion, the treatments are…
- Conditions
- Hyposalivation, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Head and Neck Neoplasm, Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- TENS_HIR (NCT03151889)
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
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
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders have a delay in acquiring the skills that are assumed considering the phases of typical psychomotor development.
- Trial name
- NCT05265702
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
CES for the Treatment of GAD in Young Adults
The purpose of this research study is to study cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) to determine its effects on symptoms of anxiety in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) between the ages of 18 - 21 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT06124014
- Testing
- At-Home Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Electromedical Products International, Inc.
Shoulder Pain
Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation Versus Dry Needling in Shoulder Pain Treatment
Background: nonspecific shoulder pain is very common and the symptoms can persist for 6 to 12 months in half of patients. Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation (US-guided PNM) is an intervention based in an electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT04454671
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (NMPE), Ultrasound-guided dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Tendinopathy
Effectiveness of the "Tecaretherapy" in Patients With Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
This RCT aims at investigating the effectiveness of the "Tecaretherapy" in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. 60 patients will be randomized into one of the following 3 groups: "Conventional physiotherapy treatment (CPT)"…
- Trial name
- NCT03939247
- Testing
- Active Tecaretherapy, Inactive Tecaretherapy, CPT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
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
Anxiety
Use of Alpha-Stim Cranial-electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) in the Treatment of Anxiety
Is CES effective in the treatment of anxiety when accounting for any comorbid conditions and or current treatments including medication and psychotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01533415
- Testing
- CES treatment using Alpha-Stim technology
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Wyndhurst Counseling Center
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Pilot/Pivotal Study of DBS+Rehab After Stroke
The RESTORE Stroke Study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of DBS+Rehab for treating arm weakness and reduced function after a stroke.
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT05701280)
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Enspire DBS Therapy, Inc.
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Comparison of Outpatient and Inpatient Spa Therapy
In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy modalities and spa combination treatments on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT04531969
- Testing
- Spa therapy and conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
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
Stroke
Non-invasive Neuromodulation NESA Application in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Sequelae
To evaluate whether NESA microcurrents can be used as an effective treatment for various sequelae present in stroke patients, specifically in the treatment of spasticity, balance, pain; and whether it affects quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT05853952
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers
Chronic Venous ULcer TReatment Analyzing Bio-Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Indication: Subjects with chronic venous leg ulcers Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of bio-electrical stimulation therapy in the healing of chronic venous leg ulcers Secondary Objective(s): To evaluate the percentage…
- Trial name
- NCT00678847
- Testing
- KFH NOVO (inactive) + SCT, KFH Novo (BEST) + SCT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kingfisher Healthcare
GERD, Sleeve Gastrectomy
An Investigation of Electrical Stimulation on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Patients After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has gained popularity as both a staged and a definitive procedure for morbid obesity due to its technical simplicity, low-morbidity and excellent results both for weight loss and control of metabolic…
- Trial name
- NCT02210975
- Testing
- LES-Stimulation Device
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center