Clinical trials: NMES
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
Critical Illness Myopathy
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Exercise Capacity in Respiratory Critically Ill Patients
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) implemented during the intensive care unit(ICU) stay may improve exercise capacity and prevent muscular weakness in critically ill patients with respiratory disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03083652
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Stroke
The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Impairment of the Painful Post-Stroke Shoulder
Examination of the effects of short-term use of TENS and t-NMES on passive pain-free ROM of the painful post-stroke shoulder. Treatments are compared with no stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03683901
- Testing
- TENS, t-NMES, No stimulation
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Muscular Atrophy
Mobilization With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critical Care Patients
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in pectoral muscles (fibres of the pectoralis major muscle bilaterally) and rectus abdominis muscles (bilaterally) preserves / decreases the loss of muscle mass.
- Trial name
- NCT02298114
- Testing
- NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Use of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation for Strength Training of the Quadriceps Muscle
We intend to use repetitive magnetic stimulation to the quadriceps muscle to try to improve strength and improve the metabolic function of the muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT00159367
- Testing
- Repetitive magnetic stimulation to the quadriceps
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Shoulder Dislocation
Throwing Velocity and Patient Reported Outcomes in Elite Level Handball Players After Completion of Shoulder-Pacemaker Strength Training
The successful application of treatment protocols using motion-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for treatment-resistant functional posterior shoulder instability was recently demonstrated.
- Trial name
- NCT06459258
- Testing
- Motion-triggered NMES training protocol, Non-Motion-triggered NMES training protocol
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sportorthopädie Zentrum in Wien Hietzing
Heart Failure, Physical Therapy
Isolated Resistance Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Femoral Intra Aortic Balloon Pump.
The objective of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effects of a standardized exercise program alone versus the same program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients undergoing heart failure .
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06316349
- Testing
- Isolated Resistance Training Program, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether combination of usual pulmonary rehabilitation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation of quadriceps may improve exercise capacity in patients affected by chronic obstructive…
- Trial name
- NCT00677690
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri
Healthy Participants
Pain Inhibition With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the pain relieving effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that is applied for the purpose of increasing muscle force output.
- Trial name
- NCT05280522
- Testing
- Volitional Contractions (VOL), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Noxious Electrical Stimulation (NXES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New England
Stroke
Changes of Swallowing Function and Oropharyngeal Muscle Mass on Sonography After Comprehensive Swallowing Therapy and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
1. The inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of sonography. 2. To explore that sonography is a clinically practical tool for assessing the changes of oropharyngeal muscles mass. 3.
- Trial name
- NCT04728737
- Testing
- swallowing therapy, IOPI therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
This study aimed to investigate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on peripheral muscles and other physical and psychosocial variables in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT03612115
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Stroke, Dysphagia
Effects of ITBS Combined with NMES on Dysphagia After Stroke
In recent years, research on intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS), as a special high-frequency （repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation，rTMS） stimulation paradigm, has focused on exploring the effects in healthy…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dysphagia, Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06464835
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Stroke, Post Stroke Hand Rehabilitation
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation With Neural Mobilization in Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with upper limb neural mobilization works to improve hand grip and upper limb function in post-stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07629908
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Asthma
The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Older Patients With Asthma
The aim of the randomized controlled study is to investigate the effects of NMES superimposed on voluntary contraction combined with patient education and exercise training program in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT04254159
- Testing
- Superimposed Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Quadriceps Strengthening, Patient Education Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
ICU Acquired Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound Measurement of Quadriceps Shortening During Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
ICU-Aw is highly prevalent (50%) among critically ill patients. Its diagnosis is usually delayed as it requires patients' awakening and collaboration to provide accurate measurement.
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT04722445)
- Testing
- Early ultrasound measurement of quadriceps shortening during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Degenerative Disease, Meniscus Tear
Effect of NMES as an Add-On to Exercise Program in Degenerative Meniscus Tears
This randomized-controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of NMES as an add-on to an exercise program in patients with degenerative meniscus tears.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disease, Meniscus Tear, Knee Pain Swelling
- Trial name
- NCT06447129
- Testing
- Exercise, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Physical Function in Older Adults
The purpose of this placebo controlled clinical trial is to examine the effects of of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) training on physical activity, muscle function, self-efficacy, and blood markers [e.g.…
- Trial name
- NCT03509519
- Testing
- NMES-Millicurrent
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas State University
Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP)
Oral Care Strategies for Stroke Patients with Dysphagia
This study aims to evaluate whether combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with oral care can improve swallowing function in patients who have experienced an acute stroke and are dealing with dysphagia (difficulty…
- Conditions
- Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP), Dysphagia Following Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- NCT06692101
- Testing
- oral care, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Motor Activity
Acute Effect of Resistance Exercise, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Applications on Muscle Activation
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of single-session resistance exercise, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical stimulation on the level of muscle activation and their superiority…
- Trial name
- NCT06016660
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Dysphagia
Assess the Safety and Efficacy of the 4 Channel NMES, Pilot Study
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
- NCT03664479
- Testing
- 4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital