Clinical trials: Functional Electrical Stimulation, open to volunteers
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 Injury
Testosterone and Neural Function in Men With Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the nerves controlling movement, along with those that regulate functions like heart rate and blood pressure (known as the autonomic nervous system, or ANS).
- Trial name
- NCT06130449
- Testing
- Natesto testosterone intranasal gel, Ayr Saline Nasal Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Comparison of Gait Metrics in Patients With Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Multiple Sclerosis
People with neurological conditions often have difficulty walking, including problems such as foot drop. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that uses electrical signals to activate muscles and support walking.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT07492602
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation, Normal care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Spinal Cord Injuries
Combination Therapy to Improve SCI Recovery.
The purpose of this study is to determine how combining bouts of low oxygen, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, and walking training may improve walking function for people with chronic spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- BO2ST (NCT05563103)
- Testing
- Daily acute intermittent hypoxia, Walking + tSTIM
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
At-Home Genital Nerve Stimulation for SCI Bowel
The purpose of this study is to test whether electrical stimulation of the skin in the pelvic area (near the genitals) can reduce the reflexes that cause bowel accidents in people with spinal cord injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT06836739
- Testing
- Genital nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Functional Electrical Stimulation Plus High Intensity Interval Training at Home
People living with SCI may experience loss of sensation, movement and regular body function. One way to address these impairments is activity-based therapy (ABT), which includes movement-based activities that promote the…
- Trial name
- NCT07773974
- Testing
- FES+HIIT@Home
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Leap Motion-Based Exercises in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders resulting from a permanent but non-progressive lesion in the developing brain, which affects the development of movement and posture and may lead to activity limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT07311018
- Testing
- Leap Motion-Based Exercise Program, NMES, Conventional Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Efficacy of a Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury Neurorehabilitation
The study's main goal is to determine the efficacy of a therapy with brain-computer interface controlled functional electrical stimulation for neurorehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients' upper limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT05343130
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion
Upper Limb Hemiparesis Following Stroke
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (TESS) on the recovery of post-stroke individuals who have upper limb hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT06950593
- Testing
- Task Specific Training (TST), Transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation (TESS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke
Effect of MRP With and Without EMS on Gait, Functional Independence and QOL in Stroke Patients
To determine the effects of motor relearning programme with and without electrical muscle stimulation on gait, functional independence and quality of life in hemiplegic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06407830
- Testing
- motor relearning programme, electrical muscle stimulations with motor relearning programme
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
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
Gastric Cancer (GC), Stomach Neoplasms
TEAS Timing for Gastrectomy Recovery (TEAS-TIME Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) works to help people recover faster after laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07714980
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation
- Where
- 13 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
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)
Gastric Cancer (GC), Stomach Neoplasms
TEAS for Gastrectomy Recovery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) works to help people recover faster after laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer.
- Trial name
- TEAS (NCT07898293)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Subacute Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Segmental Vibrator With NMES on Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and disability. It can cause a variety of motor disorders, such as apraxia, sensory deficits, abnormal muscle tone, inadequate weight transfer, lack of fine motor skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06927206
- Testing
- Experimental Group A: Segmental vibrator only on dorsiflexor, Experimental Group B: Segmental vibrator + Electrical stimulation on dorsiflexors
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hemiparesis, Children, Only
Effect of Task Oriented Training With Functional Electrical Stimulation on Balance in Children With Hemiparesis
To investigate the efficacy of combination of task-oriented training and Functional electrical stimulation of ankle dorsiflexor muscles on: 1. Strength of ankle muscles in children with hemiparesis. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07648511
- Testing
- Selected therapeutic program, Selected Task oriented training program, Selected Functional electrical stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Acquired Brain Injury Including Stroke
Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on Handwriting Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Study Purpose Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) enhances motor recovery by increasing the functional range of motion to significantly improve muscle force deficits following an acquired brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07774715
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on Handwriting Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University