Clinical trials: Functional Electrical Stimulation
Ischaemic Stroke
The RETRAIN Trial Phase 2
Ischaemic strokes, caused by a disruption in the brain's blood supply, are the second leading cause of death and disability in the United Kingdom.
- Trial name
- RETRAIN 2 (NCT07197996)
- Testing
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, geko® T3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
Stroke
Gait Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients Using Functional Electrical Stimulation and Visual Feedback
recoveriX PRO system is a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device that combines Motor Imagination (MI), with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Virtual Reality (VR) as feedback devices.
- Trial name
- BrainSTEP (NCT07537530)
- Testing
- recoveriX, Control
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- g.tec medical engineering GmbH
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Abdominal Functional Electrical Stimulation to Reduce Hyperinflation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
This is an early feasibility study to investigate whether transcutaneous electrical stimulation applied to the abdominal wall muscles synchronous with voluntary exhalation can be used to support ventilation and affect…
- Trial name
- NCT02035228
- Testing
- Abdominal Stimulation - low / early, Abdominal stimulation - low/late, Abdominal Stimulation - low/full
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Liberate Medical
Digital Nerve Injury, Nerve Injury
Evaluating Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation to Improve Nerve Healing After Surgical Repair of Digital Nerve Injuries
The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate if a period of electrical stimulation delivered during the surgical repair procedure can speed up nerve healing.
- Conditions
- Digital Nerve Injury, Nerve Injury, Nerve Reconstruction, Nerve Trauma
- Trial name
- FASTR-TEN (NCT06867185)
- Testing
- Brief Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Digital Nerve Repair
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Checkpoint Surgical Inc.
Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee
A 12-Week Home-Based Electrical Stimulation Program for Strength in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this research is to investigate if a 12-week program of stimulation assisted activities can combat disuse atrophy for individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
- Trial name
- NCT05765435
- Testing
- 12-week exercise and walking program, NMES, FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Cionic, Inc.
Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke), Spinal Cord Injury
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of Integrating Functional Electrical Stimulation Into the ABLE Exoskeleton
The primary objective of this study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Exoskeleton with integrated Functional Electrical Stimulation (ABLE FES) in individuals with neurological conditions that impair…
- Conditions
- Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke), Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT07550699
- Testing
- ABLE Exoskeleton with Functional Electrical Stimulation (ABLE FES)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Bruxism
Treatment Period and Long-term Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on Sleep Bruxism
To investigate the effect of the treatment with Grindcare® on the muscles- and jaw symptoms and at the jaw muscle activity during sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT01005511
- Testing
- Grindcare, Grindcare - inactive
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medotech A/S
Moderate Arm Paresis, Ischemic Stroke
Comparison of Four-Channel Functional Electrical Stimulation vs. One-Channel Electrical Stimulation on Moderate Arm/Hand Paresis in Subacute Stroke Patients
This study will compare two treatments that may help participants recover after having suffered from stroke. Persons who experience weakness or paralysis of their arms/hands will be randomly placed in one of two groups.
- Trial name
- MKES2 (NCT07098572)
- Testing
- Cyclic single channel neuromuscular stimulation, Electromyogram-triggered 4 channel neuromuscular stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Safety and Effectiveness of Cortical Stimulation in the Treatment of Stroke Patients With Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of cortical stimulation delivered concurrent with rehabilitation activities to enhance motor recovery in patients suffering from hemiparesis affecting the upper…
- Trial name
- EVEREST (NCT00170716)
- Testing
- Cortical Stimulation and rehabilitation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Northstar Neuroscience
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Respiratory Insufficiency
Abdominal Stimulation to Improve Cough After Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if abdominal functional electrical stimulation (FES) using the VentFree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator improves cough strength in adults with a new spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- COUFES (NCT07626931)
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Stimulator, Supervised Cough Training
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Liberate Medical
Bruxism
Treatment Period and Long-term Effect of Functional Electric Stimulation (FES) for Bruxism
To investigate the effect of the treatment with Grindcare® on the muscles- and jaw symptoms and at the jaw muscle activity during sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT00807430
- Testing
- Grindcare (Active)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medotech A/S
Premature Ejaculation
Safety & Feasibility of Functional Electrical Stimulation for The Treatment of Premature Ejaculation
Prospective, non-randomized, controlled, single-center study, to evaluate the efficacy of applied nominal electrical stimulation parameters given to premature ejaculation (PE) patients in order to prolong the ejaculatory latency…
- Trial name
- NCT03177226
- Testing
- Functional TENS stimulation, Non-Functional TENS stimulation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Virility Medical Ltd.
Temporomandibular Disorder, Headache
A Clinical Trial of the Optimal Treatment Period and Long-term Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on Sleep Bruxism
To investigate the effect of the treatment with Grindcare® on the parafunction of the muscles- and jaw activity (Bruxism) during sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT01000389
- Testing
- Grindcare® (Biofeedback)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Medotech A/S
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise
Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims.
- Trial name
- NCT02018211
- Testing
- control, graduated compression socks, neuromuscular electrical stimulation device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
Stroke Rehabilitation
Self-modulated Functional Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Stroke Patients With Severe and Moderate Upper Limb Paresis
The study aims at demonstrating the efficacy of self-modulated functional electrical stimulation (SM-FES) in promoting upper-limb (UL) motor recovery in chronic stroke patients with severe and severe-moderate paralysis.
- Trial name
- SM-FES (NCT04014270)
- Testing
- Self-modulated functional electrical stimulation (SM-FES), Standard Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Intento SA
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD
Evaluation of an Electric Stimulator for Medical Use by Personal (LRTPM1) for Visual Function in Early to Intermediate Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an electric stimulator for medical use by personal (LRTPM1) in patients with early to intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT07700147
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Nu Eyne Co., Ltd.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Evaluation of NMES Therapy for Pain Relief Associated With Knee Osteoarthritis
A roll-over study of the current CM-2019 trial to assess the same preplanned outcomes of CM-2019 at 14 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT04367597
- Testing
- Home-based Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) therapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc
Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness
Evaluation of Usability and Human Factors in the Novus System
The Novus system intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion or extension in individuals with foot drop and thigh muscle weakness, following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.
- Conditions
- Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness, Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT02738242
- Testing
- Novus system
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Neuromodulation
Spinal Cord Injury
Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Lower Limbs
This study is to determine if non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can be used to: 1) assess spared function following a spinal cord injury; and 2) be use for rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT01949285
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroEnabling Technologies, Inc.
Stroke, Broca's Aphasia
Assessment of Cortical Stimulation Combined With Rehabilitation to Enhance Recovery in Broca's Aphasia.
The primary objective of this feasibility study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of targeted sub-threshold epidural cortical stimulation delivered concurrent with speech-language rehabilitation activities to enhance…
- Trial name
- NCT00170703
- Testing
- Cortical Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Northstar Neuroscience