Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Low Back Pain
Movement Control and Motor Unit Behavior Responses to Different Types of Stimulation
This study aims to determine the effect of different stimulations including 1) transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), 2) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), 3) motor control exercise (MCE), and 4) isometric…
- Trial name
- NCT06516770
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Motor control exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Subacute Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Segmental Vibrator With NMES on Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and disability. It can cause a variety of motor disorders, such as apraxia, sensory deficits, abnormal muscle tone, inadequate weight transfer, lack of fine motor skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06927206
- Testing
- Experimental Group A: Segmental vibrator only on dorsiflexor, Experimental Group B: Segmental vibrator + Electrical stimulation on dorsiflexors
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke, Cramp
The Application of Wide Pulse High Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Disorders Associated With Motoneuron Hyperexcitability
In the present project, the investigators aim at proposing innovative ways of investigating spinal motoneuron hyperexcitability to counteract the associated impairments by using wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cramp, Restless Legs Syndrome, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- MnHyperex (NCT05908214)
- Testing
- wide pulse high frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Stroke
Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke Assisted With a Hybrid Electrical Stimulation (ES)-Robot System
The purpose of this study is to investigate the combined training effectiveness of mechanical robot and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02117089
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation; Rehabilitation Robot
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Critical Illness
The Role of NEMS for Post ICU Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of NEMS as a rehabilitation tool for muscle weakness following critical illness.
- Trial name
- NCT01717833
- Testing
- NEMS
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Physical Disability
Effect of Additional Treatment With NMES After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Increased knowledge is needed about new methods how to treat patients with Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR). A goal is to be able to individualize as well as improve treatment beyond the question about if surgery should be used or…
- Trial name
- NCT06009978
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Rotator Cuff Tears
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Humeral Adductors in Subjects With Rotator Cuff Tear: an Observational Study
The teres major and pectoralis major are adductors and may play a compensatory role for deficit in rotator cuff function. The investigators aim to (1) determine the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the…
- Trial name
- NCT05879003
- Testing
- novel brace with neuromuscular electrical stimulation, scapular and adductor exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Stroke
BCI-controlled NMES in Subacute Stroke
Stroke patients with severe upper limb movement deficits have limited treatment options and often remain severely handicapped at the chronic stage.
- Trial name
- NCT03379532
- Testing
- BCI-NMES
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Muscular Atrophy
Randomized, Controlled Study to Investigate the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on Muscle Metabolism of Abdominal Surgical Patients
Skeletal muscle atrophy is associated with catabolic conditions such as major surgical interventions and leads to reduced muscle strength, increased clinical complications and prolonged convalescence.
- Trial name
- NCT00635440
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation: Cefar-Sport (CefarCompex Scandinavia AB)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Fractures, Closed
The Use of NMES With Pelvic Fracture Rehabilitation
The purpose of the study is to investigate if using an electrical stimulation machine to see if it can help strengthen the muscles around the hip during the first three months post pelvic fracture will help with the early stages…
- Trial name
- NCT03298425
- Testing
- Treatment NMES
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
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
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