Clinical trials: Functional Electrical Stimulation
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Vagal Modulation
This study is to determine if the auricular microstimulator produces the expected increase in HRV.
- Trial name
- NCT05987813
- Testing
- TENS Unit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Spinal Cord Injury
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Driven Stepping in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
The research is being done to find out if Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) stepping can improve the function of people with spinal cord injury that paralyzes.
- Trial name
- NCT01479777
- Testing
- FES Stepping (RT600 from Restorative Therapies, INC.)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pairing Intermittent Hypoxia and Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation to Promote Arm Use After Cervical SCI
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of mild breathing bouts of low oxygen (intermittent hypoxia) combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation on restoring hand function in persons with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04854057
- Testing
- AIH - Intermittent Hypoxia - hypoxia air mixture, TESS - Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation + Functional Task Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bowel
Home Neuromodulation of the Neurogenic Bladder in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury With Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
Determine the safety, feasibility, compliance, and efficacy of a daily home TTNS protocol in chronic SCI provided by self or caregiver for 4 weeks.
- Trial name
- HomeTTNS (NCT03458871)
- Testing
- 4-week TTNS home-based protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stroke
Combined Brain and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease is a major cause of disability worldwide. The catastrophic burden of stroke is more dramatic in low- and middle- income countries, and the scarcity of evidence-based rehabilitation interventions represents…
- Trial name
- NCT01907737
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Active PNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Foot Drop
Augmenting Gait in a Population Exhibiting Foot Drop With Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of personalized, adaptive, current-steering functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the lower leg to improve gait in people with foot drop.
- Trial name
- NCT05346640
- Testing
- Cionic Neural Sleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cionic, Inc.
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
NMES in HF Patients to Improve Functional Recovery Following Hospitalization
The goal of this research study is to understand whether an at-home exercise program started after hospitalization for HFpEF, and continuing for 4 weeks following discharge from the hospital, can preserve or improve physical…
- Trial name
- NeuHFRecover (NCT05338437)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke Gait Rehabilitation Using Functional Electrical Stimulation
The study is a prospective interventional study to assess the changes in corticospinal excitability and spinal reflex excitability of in response to rehabilitative strategies and protocols that are commonly used during physical…
- Trial name
- NCT01668602
- Testing
- Fast Walking with Fast Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Training, Fast Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Low Back Pain
Investigation of Trunk Muscle Size and Function in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (US) is a procedure used to evaluate skeletal muscle size and function to inform clinical practice. US has been shown to be a reliable and valid tool for measuring changes in trunk muscle (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT01221233
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Moist Heat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Healthy
Maximizing the Impact of Neuroplasticity Using Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Study 1
Non-invasive neuromodulation, such as transcranial direct current stimulation ( tDCS) , is emerging as an important therapeutic tool with documented effects on brain circuitry, yet little is understood about h ow it changes…
- Trial name
- MINUTES (NCT03896425)
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Anesthesia, Pain
Neural Correlates of Lidocaine Analgesia
The purpose of this study is to characterize the effects of intravenous lidocaine on pain processing and cognitive function. Functional magnetic resonance imaging will be used to identify the neural correlates of these phenomena.
- Trial name
- NeuCLA (NCT05501600)
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Lidocaine IV
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keith M Vogt
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Stimulation to Restore Upper Extremity Functions in Spinal Cord Injury
Stimulation of the spinal cord may induce the growth and reorganization of neural pathways leading to the re-animation of paralyzed limbs.
- Trial name
- ADDRESS (NCT03184792)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation, Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Spinal Cord Injury
Patterned Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Ergometry of Arm and Shoulder in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
To determine whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) promotes neurological and physical recovery in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01005615
- Testing
- Non-FES Upper Extremity Exercise, RT300-SLSA, from Restorative Therapies, Inc.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Combined Application of Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Contractions for Muscle Strengthening and Knee Pain Inhibition (Seated Study)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of a 12-week low-load neuromuscular electrical stimulation with volitional contraction (NMES-VC) training program to improve quadriceps strength and activation, while not…
- Trial name
- NCT02802878
- Testing
- Hybrid Training using Electrodes and Joint Motion Sensors, Isokinetic Training with Isokinetic Dynamometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Stroke
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation in Stroke
This is a randomized control trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous (non-invasive) spinal cord stimulation on gait and balance function for individuals with hemiplegia due to stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03714282
- Testing
- Noninvasive spinal stimulation with gait training, Conventional gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Healthy, Brain Stimulation
Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Task Performance in Healthy Adults
The objective of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover study is to evaluate the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) on complex cognitive task performance in healthy adult volunteers.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Brain Stimulation, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Cognition
- Trial name
- BRAIN-STIM (NCT06995560)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Study on Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling Following Spinal Cord Injury
This research is being done to study the effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling on factors in blood and spinal cord in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- CURE-SCI (NCT01217047)
- Testing
- FES Cycling, Cycling without FES, Lumbar puncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
Evaluate and compare the health benefits of an at home exercise program using functional electrical stimulation (FES) for lower extremity exercise with diet versus a diet alone group in adults with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome, Dietary Modification, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- SCIENCE (NCT03495986)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Fibromyalgia
Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effects on Symptoms in Persons With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of mild cranial electrical stimulation on pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, perceived stress, blood pressure, and functional status in persons with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT00928720
- Testing
- CES device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia