Clinical trials: NMES
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Is There an Alternative to Immediate Home Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how different pre-operative therapeutic approaches affect quad strength and patient satisfaction after total knee replacements.
- Trial name
- NCT04060251
- Testing
- CyMedica e-vive™ System; CY-1000, iGetBetter telemedicine physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfgang Fitz, M.D.
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Glucose Control in Spinal Cord Injury
Overall aim: To identify the impact and acceptability of a novel method of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for improving glucose control using a dual stable isotope tracer OGTT in individuals with spinal cord injury…
- Trial name
- NMES-SCI (NCT07099911)
- Testing
- NMES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Protocols and Guidelines for the Use of Digital Twins in Frail Older People
The Proto-Aging study aims to define experimental protocols and guidelines to enable the development of musculoskeletal models (digital twins) of elderly people, with the ultimate goal to comprehensively characterize frail elders…
- Trial name
- Proto-Aging (NCT05854316)
- Testing
- Comprehensive Biomechanical assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Spinal Cord Injuries
Protein Supplementation and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Persons With SCI
The aim of this pilot study is to explore how body composition, circulating markers of metabolic health and skin integrity in persons with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are affected by 12 weeks of quadriceps neuromuscular electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT05249985
- Testing
- NMES, Protein
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Venous Thrombosis
A Comparison of the Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Blood Flow in the Lower Limb
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a life threatening condition and a serious concern among hospitalized patients, with death occurring in approximately 6% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01894997
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulator, AV Impulse System Model 6000
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Electrical Stimulation
Neuromuscular Adaptations After Training in the Muscle Belly of Triceps Surae
This study aims to evaluate on an acute session of the central and peripheral contributions of electrical stimulation on the muscle belly of the triceps surae, electrical stimulation of the tibial nerve and voluntary exercise of…
- Trial name
- NCT03905772
- Testing
- Voluntary exercise, Wide pulse responder group, Wide pulse non responder group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Sleep Apnea
The Efficacy of the 4-channel Sequential NMES for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea
In the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, by using sequential 4-channel electrical stimulation treatment, unlike conventional positive pressure devices, it can be done more effectively by improving the strength of the biceps…
- Trial name
- NCT05135611
- Testing
- 4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Venous Thrombosis
The Use of NMES as a Home-based Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a home-based therapy following total knee arthroplasty. Measures of interest: lower limb venous hemodynamics, joint range of motion, lower limb swelling, walking speed…
- Trial name
- NCT02343198
- Testing
- Custom-built research muscle stimulator
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Healthy
Evaluation of Three Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Foot Pad Programmes on Lower Limb Haemodynamics in Healthy Adults
The goal of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the performance of three neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) foot pad programmes in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- TRI-HEX (NCT07666828)
- Testing
- Medic, P1, PM7
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joey Porter
Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Stress
Evaluation of a New Technology for the Treatment of Bladder Leakage in Women
Evaluation of a new technology for the treatment of bladder leakage in women. The objective is to compare quality of life and other incontinence associated outcomes between women receiving routine General Practitioner (GP)…
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Stress, Urinary Incontinence, Urge
- Trial name
- NCT04059653
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation, Treatment as usual
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Intervention Physical Therapy
To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in improving muscle mass, strength, functional performance, and quality…
- Trial name
- NCT07013604
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Group,Resistance + BFR Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Fatigue
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Parameters on Torque, Fatigue, and Oxygen Extraction
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) can minimize muscle atrophy, complications related to muscle disuse and improved neuromuscular performance.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT05061056)
- Testing
- Russian current 10%, Russian current 20%, Aussie current 10%
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
There Are no Conditions Under Study. Healthy Volunteers
Eccentric Cycling Exercise With Assistive Devices on Mitochondrial Metabolism in T Lymphocyte
Eccentric cycling exercise can be a promising modality fwith lower respiratory demands and higher power output. Assistive devices like neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and compressive garment (CG) accelerates muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06905964
- Testing
- Eccentric cycling exercise (ECC), Eccentric cycling exercise with assistive devices (ECA)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
A Novel System for Quasi Real-Time Tracking of Neuromuscular Responses During NMES
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) remains as one of the effective rehabilitation modalities for addressing recovery of neuromuscular function after a spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT05243576
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Can Branched Chain Amino Acids Supplementation Reduce Muscle Damage Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation? A Combined Functional and Metabolic Non-invasive Investigation in Healthy Humans
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in rehabilitation contexts in order to increase or restore muscle capacities of hypoactive patients or patients with articular trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01687361
- Testing
- branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplementation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Amputation
Detecting Change in Muscle Parameters, Pain, and Function With NMES for TTA
The proposal aims to investigate a non-invasive, cost-effective method for rebuilding muscle mass in individuals with transtibial limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT06830876
- Testing
- Chattanooga Continuum Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sara Peterson-Snyder
Insulin Resistance
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: A Novel Treatment for Improving Metabolism
Once written consent is obtained, the participant will be provided with an accelerometer to be worn for 7 days to assess current physical activity levels.
- Trial name
- NCT06722391
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Sensory), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Sarcopenia
NMES During the Day and Prior to Sleep
In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after one-legged NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) will be studied under two conditions: during the day and prior to sleep
- Trial name
- ESPRO2 (NCT02253329)
- Testing
- Dietary protein plus NMES during the day, Dietary protein plus NMES prior to sleep
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center