Clinical trials: NMES
Dysphagia, NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation
Effectiveness of Transcutaneous NMES as an Adjunct for Swallowing Disorders in Tracheotomized Patients
Dysphagia can reach a prevalence of up to 80% in intensive care patients. The implementation or prolonged presence of medical devices such as the intubation tube, tracheostomy, or nasogastric tube alters the physiology of…
- Trial name
- SWALEC (NCT07529210)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Forcilles
Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Adjuvant Benefit of NMES to Supervised Exercise in Patients With IC
This study will assess the adjuvant benefit of a neuromuscular electrical stimulation device to standard treatment of supervised exercise in patients suffering from symptoms and effects of lower limb Intermittent Claudication.
- Conditions
- Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Lower Limb Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- AdjIC (NCT02429310)
- Testing
- Revitive IX
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Stroke
Combine Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Stroke Patients
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown not only to improve motor function but also increase cortical excitability and neural plasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT02821884
- Testing
- Combination of tDCS and NMES
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Electrical Stimulation
Angles of Knee and Hip Joints for Optimization of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
Introduction: The muscle contractile effectiveness is influenced by the neural activation of the motor units, as well as its architecture and the elasticity of the myotendinous junction.
- Trial name
- NCT03822221
- Testing
- MVIC and NMES with hip at 85º and knee at 20º, MVIC and NMES with hip at 85º and knee at 60º, MVIC and NMES with hip at 0º and knee at 20º
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in ICU Patients
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with conventional physiotherapy (Experimental Group), compared to conventional physiotherapy only (Control Group) in…
- Trial name
- NCT04332263
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation - NMES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Chronic Stroke
Effect of NMES on Balance and Fall Risk in Chronic Stroke
The aim of this study is to describe the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the form of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to different lower limb muscles on reactive balance and gait…
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT04957355)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Rectus Diastasis
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Post-Operative Abdominoplasty Patient.
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
- Trial name
- NCT05229692
- Testing
- NEUBIE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education
NMES, Control
Electrical Stimulation in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
To assess the effect of the device on the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Trial name
- NERVES (NCT02082145)
- Testing
- NMES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Stroke
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation With Task Oriented Training on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients
The current study aims to determine the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with task-oriented training on upper limb function in patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07531381
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Task-oriented training, Designed physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Knee Osteoarthritis
The Efficacy of Exercise and Alternative Applications of NMES on Pain and Function in Patients With Knee OA
The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of exercise and different size electrodes of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applications on pain, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, function status and…
- Trial name
- NCT03571698
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
Blood Flow Changes in Femoral-popliteal Bypass Grafts After Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES).
The muscles of the leg require a regular supply of oxygen and nutrients. This is supplied by blood carried by a network of large blood vessels known as arteries.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Femoral Popliteal Occlusion
- Trial name
- HAEMUS (NCT04109287)
- Testing
- REVITIVE® device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Hematologic Malignancy, Muscle Weakness
Effects of NMES and Exercise in Hematological Cancer
Physical activity levels of adult hematologic cancer patients are deficient. The resulting physical inactivity causes fatigue, muscle loss, and deterioration in physical performance values.
- Trial name
- NCT04755465
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Structured Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
COPD
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Versus Cycle Ergometer Training in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of quadriceps strengthening with neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus cycle ergometer as part of pulmonary rehabilitation program , in patients with severe or very…
- Trial name
- ESNM (NCT02656667)
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation, cycle ergometer training, Conventional pulmonary rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Stroke, Swallowing Disorders
Comparison of NMES, tDCS, and TMS Treatments in Post-Stroke Dysphagia
This randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) administered alone or in combination with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Swallowing Disorders, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT07793799
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Active Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Stroke
Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Balance and Muscle Thickness in Stroke Patients
Stroke is a leading cause of balance impairment and trunk muscle weakness, which restricts independence in daily activities. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a safe rehabilitation method to activate muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07143630
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Core Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Self Stimulation
Exercise and Muscle Stimulation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises in patients with knee OA.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Self Stimulation, Exercise Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT01320904
- Testing
- NMES, Closed Kinetic Chain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Luterana do Brasil
Electric Stimulation Therapy, Bowel Dysfunction
The Effect of NMES on Bowel Management in People With Chronic SCI
It has been reported that 62% of all people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) have experienced faecal incontinence and that neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is a major sequela.
- Conditions
- Electric Stimulation Therapy, Bowel Dysfunction, Spinal Cord Injuries, Defecation Disorder
- Trial name
- FES_Bowel (NCT04914975)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Dysphagia
To Assess the Safety and Efficacy of the 4 Channel NMES Compensatory Medical Device in Swallowing, Multicenter Study
This study is a confirmation 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
- NCT03670485
- Testing
- 4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Stroke, Ischemic
Sensory Versus Motor Level Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Dysphagia is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in stroke survivors. Electrical stimulation is often included as part of the treatment plan for dysphagia, and can be applied at a sensory or motor level intensity.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT05102877)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Knee Osteoarthritis
Investigation of the Effect of Superimposed Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of superimposed neuromuscular electrical stimulation with active contraction on physical function, muscle and joint structure, functionality, and quality of life in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT06277570
- Testing
- conventional physiotherapy, NMES, Superimposed NMES
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Gulhane School of Medicine