Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Cancer Survivors
Effectiveness of NESA in the Treatment of Cancer Survivors
Cancer is a disease, or a set of diseases, that increased in our society. However, improvements in their detection and treatment increase the number of patients who survive.
- Trial name
- NCT06230679
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aníbal Báez Suárez
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuromuscular disorder among children, resulting from a non-progressive injury during early brain development which leads to impairment of movement and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT02462018
- Testing
- WalkAide
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity
Comprehensive Protocol for Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity in Post-stroke Hemiplegic Patients
The general objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the comprehensive protocol in improving post-stroke upper limb spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT05940805
- Testing
- Low-frequency transcranial electrical stimulation; Paraspinous block; Dry needling of spastic upper limb muscles; Muscular functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Reverse Muscle Atrophy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study will be a small randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve physical function and reverse muscle atrophy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- NCT00924625
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Volitional exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Low Back Pain, Paraspinal Muscles
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study evaluates the effect of a 10-week long intervention with the StimaWELL 120MTRS system on multifidus morphology and function in individuals with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04891692
- Testing
- StimaWell 120MTRS system
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise
Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims.
- Trial name
- NCT02018211
- Testing
- control, graduated compression socks, neuromuscular electrical stimulation device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
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
Polyneuropathies, Septic Shock
Electrical Muscle Stimulation in the Development of Acquired Weakness in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of EMS and conventional physical therapy on strength and muscle mass and development in adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
- Conditions
- Polyneuropathies, Septic Shock, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT03765489
- Testing
- electrical muscle stimulation, conventional physical therapy
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Stroke
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Voluntary Muscle Contraction in Chronic Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
This single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital after approval from the Institute Research Ethics Board.
- Trial name
- NCT07458750
- Testing
- Conventional physiotherapy, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and voluntary muscle contraction
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Fat Metabolism
Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Prevent Exercise Resistance
The study will find out if 100 minutes of electrical stimulation of muscle prevents the unfavorable consequence of insufficient exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07161648
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Hamstring Flexibility
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Basketball Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in basketball and result in long periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare two different stretching programs to assess their effects on hamstring flexibility and, secondarily, on…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT06648356)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Laser Therapy Versus Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
This study aimed to investigate whether laser and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation applied in addition to conventional physical therapy exercises in hemiplegic shoulder pain seen in patients with stroke provides an…
- Trial name
- NCT06428851
- Testing
- Laser therapy, Neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness
Evaluation of Usability and Human Factors in the Novus System
The Novus system intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion or extension in individuals with foot drop and thigh muscle weakness, following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.
- Conditions
- Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness, Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT02738242
- Testing
- Novus system
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Neuromodulation
Healthy
Effects of Foot Medial Arch Electrical Stimulation on Foot Functions and Balance
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of sole session of foot medial arch' NMES on foot strength, arch stability, static plantar pressure distribution and dynamic postural balance.
- Trial name
- NCT04421794
- Testing
- NMES, TENS
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- La Tour Hospital
Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Non Invasive Neurostimulation Technology for the Treatment of Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS I)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the extremities and is characterized by disabling pain, swelling, vasomotor instability, sudomotor…
- Trial name
- NCT05052736
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
COPD
Electrical Stimulation for Attenuating Muscle Atrophy
Objectives: This study aims to examine the use of low frequency (2Hz), low amplitude (intensity just produce visible muscle contraction), and long duration (2x3 hrs/day) neuromuscular electrical simulation (NMES) in attenuating…
- Trial name
- NCT02321163
- Testing
- NMES new paradigm, NMES conventional, NMES no stimulation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Obesity, Arterial Stiffness
Phase II Study of Neuromuscular Electrical Multisite System on Cardiovascular Effects in Severe Obese Patients
The study was designed to test the following hypotheses: In patients with severe obesity, a multisite electrostimulation session (m-NMES) will induce higher changes in metabolic, inflammatory and cardiovascular parameters and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Arterial Stiffness, Electrical Stimulation, Training
- Trial name
- StimobII (NCT01820598)
- Testing
- Multisite NMES training during 6 weeks
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- AGIR à Dom
Healthy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Isokinetic Training
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) associated to an isokinetic training program in both young healthy men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00512018
- Testing
- NMES, Isokinetic exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Cerebrovascular Accident
Botulinim Toxin Type A Injections by Different Guidance in Stroke Patients With Spasticity on Lower Extremities
Stroke may result in lower extremity spasticity, which interfere with motor voluntary function and activities of daily living. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been shown to improve lower extremity spasticity of stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT02469948
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Critical Illness Myopathy, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy
Improved Recovery of Walking in Acquired Muscle Weakness
The aim of Re-Walk-Easy is to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation based on electrical stimulation on the motor performance of critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- Re-Walk-Easy (NCT06786390)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation protocol: FES, Rehabilitation protocol without FES
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS