Clinical trials: Functional Electrical Stimulation
Stroke
Brain Electrical Stimulation to Enhance Recovery After Stroke
This study will examine whether brain stimulation using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation therapy can help patients recover strength and motor function more than…
- Trial name
- NCT00085657
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Respiratory Depression
TAES Improve the Function of Respiration and Circulation on Elderly Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy Procedure
To explore the effectiveness of transcutaneous acupuncture electrical stimulation (TAES), a non-invasive modality in improvement of the function of respiration and circulation on elder patient during colonoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03775122
- Testing
- TAES
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise
A Randomized Crossover Study on Diverse Training Methods to Enhance University Athletes' Performance and Health
The goal of this randomized crossover study is to investigate the effects of plyometric training, functional training, and whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) on athletic performance and health in university…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06546605
- Testing
- Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS) Training, Plyometric Training, Functional Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
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
Cognition
Acupoint Stimulation Improves Cognition Under Hypoxia
Cognitive impairment is common in people who suffer from hypoxia. Acupuncture and related techniques can be used to improve hypoxia and treat cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- TREACLE (NCT06521632)
- Testing
- transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhihong LU
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Snoring
Effects of Frequency Adjustment in Functional Electrical Stimulation on Genioglossus Muscle Activity
This single-group interventional study investigates the safety and physiologic effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to the tongue and submental muscles in adults at high risk for sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT07466888
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Stroke
Muscle Coordination-Based Feedback for Stroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to compare two interventions currently used to improve gait and lower limb function in individuals with chronic stroke (i.e., high-intensity gait training and high-intensity gait training with…
- Trial name
- NCT06099444
- Testing
- Conventional High Intensity Gait Training, Standard FES to the Tibialis Anterior (TA), Synergy-Based Multichannel FES (MFES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Cerebral Palsy
Universal Exercise Unit Versus Functional Electrical Stimulation On Genu Recurvatum In Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Summary: Inclusion Criteria: Children aged four to eight years. Grade of spasticity ranging from 1 to 1+ on the Modified Ashworth scale. Classified as Level I or II on the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS).
- Trial name
- NCT06332729
- Testing
- universal exercis unit, functional electrical stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahmoud Reda Elsharkawy
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Ulnar Nerve
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. This leads to symptoms such as chronic hand weakness, numbness and pain.
- Trial name
- ESTIM (NCT02566616)
- Testing
- Ulnar Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorders
Targeted Alternating Current and Cognitive Training Intervention for Cognitive Control in Bipolar Disorders
This study is testing whether a type of gentle brain stimulation, combined with computer-based brain training exercises, can help improve thinking skills in Veterans with bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Veterans, Suicide
- Trial name
- TACTIC-BD (NCT07845409)
- Testing
- Soterix 1x1 tES mini-CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Stimulation + FES-Assisted Cough Training in SCI
The overall objective of this proposal is to determine if transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) delivered concurrently with functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted cough training (FES-Cough) is an effective…
- Trial name
- NCT07683780
- Testing
- tSCS combined with FES-Cough
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milap Sandhu
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait and Balance in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of FES on stimulation of the anterior tibial group by using the WalkAide foot drop stimulator on improving walking and balance abilities in children with hemiplegic CP.
- Trial name
- NCT04269798
- Testing
- Traditional Treatment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Anesthesia, Pain
Memory & Conditioning Under Anesthesia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of pain on long-term memory and conditioned physiologic responses in the presence and absence of distinct intravenous anesthetics.
- Trial name
- MCA (NCT04062123)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keith M Vogt
Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function
The Impact of Bed Rest, Aging and NMES on Skeletal Muscle
Loss of muscle mass is common phenotypic trait of muscular disuse and ageing. The loss of muscle mass affects, among others, the ability to maintain homeostasis of glucose metabolism and the energy reservoir in catabolic…
- Conditions
- Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis
- Trial name
- NCT05617222
- Testing
- Bed rest, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke
Restorative Neuromodulation for Lower Extremity Functions
The overall objective of the proposed study is to restore lower-extremity functions of paraplegic individuals. Paralysis following Stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI) result harsh sufferings including lifelong dependence on…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04171375
- Testing
- trans-spinal Electrical Stimulation (tsES)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Muscle Fatigue, Functional Electrical Stimulation
Recumbent Cycling and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Lower Limb Rehabilitation
This study evaluates two different control strategies for a rehabilitation device that combines recumbent leg-cycling with functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the quadriceps muscle.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- BiciFES (NCT07873424)
- Testing
- Fatigue-Feedback FES Control Strategy, Standard FES Control Strategy
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina
Multiple Sclerosis
Improving Hand Movement and Coordination in People With Multiple Sclerosis Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Muscle Electrostimulation (FES) To Support Manual Dexterity and Daily Function
The goal of this interventional study is to test whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) can improve hand and upper limb function in adults with Multiple Sclerosis…
- Trial name
- MANTRAStim (NCT07098273)
- Testing
- TMS and FES- based rehabilitation, FES-based rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effects of Cerebral & Peripheral Electrical Stimulation on Pain and Function in CTS
This is a randomized, double-blind, multi-center, factorial clinical trial to study the effectiveness of cerebral and peripheral electrical stimulation on pain and functional limitations associated with carpal tunnel syndrome…
- Trial name
- DCS-ENS-CTS (NCT04092088)
- Testing
- tDCS-r, TENS-r, tDCS-s
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Joint Instability, Ankle Sprains
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Ankle Instability
Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) display neuromuscular deficits such as altered control of posture and gait when compared with healthy controls.
- Conditions
- Joint Instability, Ankle Sprains, Sport Injury
- Trial name
- ESCAIP (NCT04314960)
- Testing
- Functional electrical stimulation device (NESS L300Plus, Bioness, Valencia, CA)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shmuel Springer
Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults
The autonomic nervous system consists of two branches, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, which must work in balance. Its functioning can be measured indirectly by heart rate variability, which is the time between…
- Conditions
- Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- tVNS_older (NCT07292623)
- Testing
- Active location tVNS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña