Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Muscle Weakness, Sports Performance
Light Therapy and Electrical Stimulation on Functional Performance in Volleyball Athletes
Background: Volleyball players constantly perform vertical jumps, the higher the height of the jump is better sports performance of these players. Several methods have been tested to improve jumping performance in these players.
- Trial name
- NCT02443701
- Testing
- Exercise, LASER, NMES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro de Traumatologia do Esporte
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
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Electric Stimulation
Selective Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on VMO
The purpose of this study is analyze the immediate effect of selective neuromuscular electrical stimulation of vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) in the electrical activity of VMO and vastus lateralis (VL) and in the isokinetic…
- Trial name
- NCT02548988
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Healthy
Comparison of Both Metabolic and Functional Effects Induced by Two Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Protocols: A Comprehensive Approach Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has emerged as a suitable tool for restoring, maintaining and/or enhancing muscular performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02001675
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 31-phosphorous magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS-P31)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Healthy
Combining Resting Blood Flow Restriction with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Effects on Blood Lactate Levels and Lower Limb Muscle Function
The current research landscape shows studies indicating increased muscle strength and hypertrophy through neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with blood flow restriction.
- Trial name
- NCT06196099
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Squat exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hyunjoong Kim
Stroke, Healthy Adults
Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT06011018
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Mirror Therapy + Electrical Stimulation, Mirror Therapy + Binaural Beat
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Muscle Wasting
The Effect of Repeated Whole-body NMES Sessions With or Without Protein Intake on Muscle Protein Synthesis During 3 Days of Bed Rest in Healthy Young Volunteers
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of whole-body electrostimulation with protein intake on muscle protein synthesis, muscle mass and function during bed rest in healthy young adults (18-35 years).
- Trial name
- SPRINT (NCT07062562)
- Testing
- NMES, Protein bolus (20g), Standard nutrition
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Adult Female Handball Player
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation on Scapular Stability
Injuries and shoulder pain are common problems in handball, more often among female athletes. The impact on performance and participation shows the need to work on the risk factors to minimize the damage.
- Trial name
- NCT04432441
- Testing
- Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation, Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + electrostimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
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
Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function
The Impact of Bed Rest, Aging and NMES on Skeletal Muscle
Loss of muscle mass is common phenotypic trait of muscular disuse and ageing. The loss of muscle mass affects, among others, the ability to maintain homeostasis of glucose metabolism and the energy reservoir in catabolic…
- Conditions
- Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Extremities, Muscle Function, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis
- Trial name
- NCT05617222
- Testing
- Bed rest, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Post-cardiac Surgery
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Phrenic Nerve Regeneration Post Cardiac Surgeries
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on phrenic regeneration post cardiac surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06621693
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation intervention, traditional physiotherapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Rupture
Effect of NMES+ on Hamstring Lesion (3a/3b)
The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze the effect of the electrical stimulation superimposed onto movement in healthy semi-professional athletes who sustained a type 3a/3b hamstring strain injury.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Rupture, Hamstring Sprain
- Trial name
- NCT05786300
- Testing
- NMES+, Rehab
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli studi di Roma Foro Italico
Electricity; Effects, Heart Arrhythmia
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation & Sinoatrial Node Function
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) is used in clinical practice to diagnose or treat a diverse range of medical conditions for over a century.
- Trial name
- TENS&HR (NCT05966922)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research 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
Hemodynamic Instability, Pain
Evaluation in 15 Participants of Blood Flow, Comfort and Efficiency, Using 1 vs 36 Hz Stimulation Via Textile Electrodes
Muscle contractions induced by calf low-intensity neuromuscular electrical stimulation (C-LI-NMES) can increase venous return and may reduce venous thromboembolism.
- Trial name
- TTE_PVV_1_36 (NCT06082297)
- Testing
- Chattanooga Physio, DJO, neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Disuse Atrophy, Immobilization
Electrical Stimulation During Immobilization
In the present study, the effects of 5 days of lower limb immobilization with or without daily neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle mass and muscle fiber characteristics will be determined.
- Conditions
- Disuse Atrophy, Immobilization, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Trial name
- ESDIM (NCT01513486)
- Testing
- immobilization
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Healthy
Wearable Garment vs Gel Electrodes for Electrical Muscle Stimulation
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether textile-based electrodes can provide neurostimulation that is comparable in comfort and effectiveness to traditional hydrogel electrodes in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07050784
- Testing
- Hydrogel electrodes, Dry polymer-textile electrodes with Skin Lotion A, Dry textile electrodes with gel pads attached to the electrode
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Myant Medical Corp.
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