Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
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
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Incontinence
Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women With Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and intravaginal neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) are effective in reducing urinary incontinence and improving quality of life in…
- Trial name
- NCT02427230
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training, vaginal electrical stimulator (CefarPeristim Pro)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Stress
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Programme for Women With Urinary Incontinence in a Peruvian Public Hospital
This study evaluates whether a 12-week pelvic floor rehabilitation programme improves urinary incontinence symptoms in adult women treated at Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, a public tertiary hospital in Lima, Peru.
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Stress, Urinary Incontinence, Urge, Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT07858968
- Testing
- Supervised group pelvic floor muscle training, Individual physiatrist-led pelvic floor sessions
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins
Subacute Stroke
Effects of Combined Segmental Vibrator and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is leading cause of death and disability worldwide, resulting in significant functional limitations and disabilities experienced by stroke survivors, particularly in the upper limb.
- Trial name
- NCT06686303
- Testing
- High frequency Segmental Vibrator, Combined effects of high frequency segmental vibrator and neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Muscle Wasting in Critically Ill
The Effect of Muscle Stimulation and Amino Acid Intake on Protein Metabolism During Critical Illness
The goal of this clinical trial is to study how whole-body electrical stimulation combined with amino acid intake affects muscle health in ventilated ICU patients.
- Trial name
- SPICE I (NCT07430969)
- Testing
- NMES, Amino acid bolus (20g), Standard enteral nutrition
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Arteriopathy
Effect of a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Program on Walking Capacity in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (LEPAD) is a highly prevalent chronic disease. Cardiovascular mortality of LEPAD patients at five years ranges between 18 to 30%.
- Trial name
- ELECTROPAD (NCT03795103)
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulator, Walking sessions, Advices
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
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
Falls
Reducing Fall Risk With NMES
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries, hospital admissions and even death. Fall prevention is a priority but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT04969094)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Multi-Modality Balance Intervention (MMBI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tetraplegia, Tetraparesis
Reach and Palmar Grasp in Tetraplegics With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Assessment and Training.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the tetraplegics movement strategies, assisted by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), on the reach and palmar (RP) grasp to different weights objects.Tetraplegics had their RP grasp…
- Trial name
- NCT02969772
- Testing
- Assessment of upper limb variables, Training protocol
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Enio Walker Azevedo Cacho
Stroke
Effects of Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Robot and Trans-Spinal Electrical Stimulation in Poststroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy and neurological progress of combined training using trans-spinal electrical stimulation (tsES) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-driven robotics on…
- Trial name
- NCT07112911
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation; Rehabilitation Robot, Occupational Therapy with Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Effects OF NMES With and Without Dynamic Bracing on Spasticity and Movement Quality in CP
The study aims at comparing Neuromuscular electrical Stimulation with and without dynamic bracing on spasticity and movement quality of lower limb in Children with Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06303336
- Testing
- NMES with Dynamic Bracing, NMES without Dynamic Bracing, Dynamic Bracing Only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University