Clinical trials: NMES
Radiculopathy Lumbar, Radiculopathy Sacral
Impact of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy.
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy Lumbar, Radiculopathy Sacral, Radiculopathy Multiple Sites
- Trial name
- NCT06421558
- Testing
- Neubie Direct Current Electrical Stimulation Device, Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education
Fatigue
Stimulation Sites and Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Individuals
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a tool used in training protocols and in clinical practice to prevent or attenuate atrophy and improve the ability to produce muscle strength in different populations.
- Trial name
- NCT05605210
- Testing
- Electric stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marco Aurélio Vaz, PhD
Blepharoptosis, Lagophthalmos
NMES to Improve Eyelid Functions in Cranial Nerve (CN) III and VII Palsy
Traumatic brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions may result in weakness of the muscles that either open or close the eye.
- Trial name
- EyeStim (NCT03239418)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Brooks Rehabilitation
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to various diseases that occur idiopathic or secondary to some causes, commonly affecting the lung parenchyma, and present with varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04197791
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Core Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, ICU Acquired Muscle Weakness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Intensive care unit-acquired muscle weakness (ICUAMW) is a common problem following an ICU admission and is associated with prolonged hospitalization, delayed weaning and increased mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT05465291
- Testing
- Exercise group, Neuromuscular Electrical Muscle Stimulation group, Neuromuscular Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Exercise group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Damanhour University
Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 3b-5), Hemodialysis
Virtual Reality Versus Intradialytic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Renin Hormone in Chronic Kidney Patients
Worldwide accelerated advances in physical rehabilitation of chronic kidney disease; particularly whom undergoing hemodialysis. Multimodal therapeutic approaches may maximize their recovery through preliminary evidence indicating…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 3b-5), Hemodialysis, Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT07760285
- Testing
- Virtual Reality session, intradialytic neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Maitland Mobilization
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Adly A Adam
Primary Disease Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)
Effects of NMES on Muscle Function of Patients With FSHD: a Double-blind Randomized Controled Clinical Trial
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by progressive weakness and atrophy of specific skeletal muscles.
- Trial name
- NEMS and FSHD (NCT02861911)
- Testing
- Current flow between sensory and motor threshold, Current intensity upper of motor threshold by Kneehab XP technology
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Fibromyalgia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is associated with chronic widespread pain and at least eleven positive tender points out of 18 according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT06554106
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Dysphagia
Neuromuscular Electroestimulation and Respiratory Muscle Training in Subacute Stroke
This study, part of a larger research project (The Retornus Study), is aimed to evaluate new strategies to optimize rehabilitation outcomes in dysphagic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02473432
- Testing
- RMT + usual care, NMES, Usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness
Short Term Immobilization of the Lower Limb
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of one week of knee-joint immobilization on muscle size, strength, neuromuscular function, and brain function.
- Conditions
- Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Loss, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- STILL (NCT05072652)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Action Observation + Mental Imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Pyramidal Tract-related Spasticity, Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
The Effectiveness of Different Pulse Duration of NMES in Patients With Pyramidal Tract-related Spasticity Measured by Neurophysiological Tools
Spasticity is a common symptom that affects more than 50% of patients with upper motor neuron lesions due to damage on pyramidal tract.
- Trial name
- PD-NMES-SPAS (NCT07321158)
- Testing
- High Pulse Duration Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Group, Low Pulse Duration Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Group, Usual Care Group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica
Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Intensive Care Unit-acquired Weakness Assessment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early neuromuscular electrical stimulation is effective in the prevention of neuromuscular weakness in critical ill patients.
- Trial name
- ENS (NCT02706587)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Does Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Benefit the Functional Ability of Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Background: Patients with COPD often experience skeletal muscle dysfunction. For those who are unable or unwilling to undertake physical training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may provide an alternative method of…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Pulmonary Function (FEV1/FVC)
- Trial name
- NEMS for COPD (NCT05838911)
- Testing
- Study Group chest physiotherapy program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Control Group Chest physical therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Dysphagia
The Safety and Efficacy of the 4 Channel NMES on Swallowing
This study is a pilot study to prepare clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 4-channel electric stimulation therapy devices as a newly developed function for the treatment of dysphagia disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT03670498
- Testing
- 4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device, 2 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Dysphagia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Treatment Technique Therapy in the Management of Young Infants With Severe Dysphagia
The goal of this study is to obtain data that well help inform the feasibility and design of a randomized control trial of the therapeutic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) technique in improving the swallowing function…
- Trial name
- NCT01723358
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Sarcopenia
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patients With Sarcopenia
The goal of this clinical trial is to exploratorily evaluate the safety and efficacy of a home-based lower extremity muscle strengthening and physical performance enhancement program using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation…
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT07668258)
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Exosystems
Overweight (BMI > 25), Obesity & Overweight
WB-EMS Combined With Nutritional Guidance for a High-Protein Diet on Body Composition, Muscle Function, Psychological and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Excess Adiposity
This is a 16-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) with outcome assessor blinding. The objective is to investigate the effects of resistance training (RT) combined with whole-body neuromuscular electrical stimulation (WB-NMES)…
- Conditions
- Overweight (BMI > 25), Obesity & Overweight, Aging
- Trial name
- WB-EMS (NCT07859072)
- Testing
- Whole-Body Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (WB-NMES), Conventional Resistance Training, High-Protein Nutritional Guidance
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cesumar (UNICESUMAR)
Ankle Sprain
NMES With PNF for Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. In some people, they can lead to chronic ankle problems that affect daily life and sports performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07190599
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) only
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fooyin University
Stroke, Acute, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Muscle Architecture and Functionality of Patients After Acute Stroke
Introduction: Stroke is a sudden illness, responsible for important neurological and cognitive sequelae that can result in functional limitations and dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT03840954
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
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