Clinical trials: Surface Emg
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Motor Imagery, Stroke
The Effect of Gait Imagery on the Muscular Activity of Lower Limbs and Lower Body Kinematics in Stroke Survivors
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of normal gait imagery and gait on a line imagery on lower limb muscle activity and lower body kinematics in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07347756
- Testing
- gait imagery
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hana Haltmar
Spinal Manipulation
Logan Basic Technique Measured by Surface Electromyography (EMG)
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Logan Basic Technique apex contact adjustment (LBT); on the motor recruitment pattern in the erector spinae group via surface EMG.
- Trial name
- NCT00728572
- Testing
- Logan Basic Technique and Surface EMG, Surface EMG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Muscle Activity, Electromyography
Muscle Activity of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles by Surface Electromyography.
This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to evaluate and compare the surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity of the gastrocnemius (medial and lateral) and soleus muscles during static and dynamic contraction tasks.
- Conditions
- Muscle Activity, Electromyography, Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06953401
- Testing
- Muscle contraction protocol for electromyographic assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Shoulder Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on the Behavior of the Shoulder Muscles
The main objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of the application of the dry needling technique on the activity of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT06398574
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Healthy Volunteers
High Dimensional Computing Gesture Recognition
The primary objective of this study is the Improvement of gesture recognition and classification accuracy through the use of the HDC algorithm compared to other classification methods (KNN, RF, SGD, NC).
- Trial name
- HDC-GCog (NCT07155460)
- Testing
- HDC-GCog
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Research on the Relationship Between Scoliosis, Pain, Quality of Life, and Trunk Muscle Compensation Patterns Among Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Objective: The objective of this observational study is to evaluate and quantify trunk muscle compensatory movement patterns in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) using computer vision technology.
- Trial name
- NCT06755138
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders
Timing of Voluntary Movement in Patients With Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tic Disorder
This study will examine how the brain controls movement in people with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorder to determine if the timing of movement is important in whether someone feels "in control" of their movements.
- Trial name
- NCT00081419
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Low Back Pain
Effects of Magnetic Tape on Isometric Hip Strength in Patients With Low Back Pain. RCT
The tape will be applied on the lumbar area bilaterally to the spine without creating any tension. The possible variation in the isometric hip strength is measured with the mDurance®, surface electromyography and the Lafayette®…
- Trial name
- NCT04893967
- Testing
- Magnetic Tape, kinesiology tape
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Clínica Dr. Francisco Selva
Contracture of Elbow Joint
Immediate Effects of Superficial Heat Associated With Elongation in the Posttraumatic Elbow Contracture
The elbow contracture is a secondary injury that can occur after direct trauma, causing the patient to have limitations in their range of motion.
- Trial name
- NCT03179098
- Testing
- Modified Weeks protocol, CIVM, GC- Sustained Stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Cerebral Palsy, Hypertonia
Use of EMG to Assess Clinical Hypertonia
A handheld surface electromyography device will be tested by clinicians on children with limb hypertonia, and inter-rater reliability will be assessed with and without the device.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hypertonia, Spasticity, Dystonia
- Trial name
- NCT00472914
- Testing
- portable surface electromyography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Temporomandibular Disorder
Myoelectric Activity and Mandibular Movement for the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorder
This study aimed to provide normal reference values of surface electromyography (sEMG) and mandibular kinematics in Chinese young adults, compare the sex differences and assess the diagnosis value of these indices.
- Trial name
- NCT06372769
- Testing
- electromyograph and kinesiograph
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Evaluation of Muscle Activation in Climbing up Stairs Activity in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) have difficulties towards the end of the ambulatory period, especially in activities that require lower extremity proximal muscle strength such as walking, climbing stairs, standing…
- Trial name
- NCT04287582
- Testing
- Electromyographic device
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Scapholunate Instability
Conventional and Virtual Reality-Based Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Scapholunate Instability
Scapholunate instability is a common form of carpal instability that can cause wrist pain, weakness, and functional limitations during daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07407036
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy Group, Virtual Reality-Supported Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Combined Therapeutic Air Mixture and Electrical Stimulation to Improve Breathing and Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether people with paralysis due to a spinal cord injury can benefit from breathing short intermittent bouts of air with low oxygen (O2) combined with slightly higher levels of…
- Trial name
- AIHH+tSCS (NCT06101199)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypercapnic Hypoxia, Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Infant, Newborn, Disease
Predicting Infant Extubation Using Diaphragm Surface Electromyography
This study aims to assess whether the electrical signal of the diaphragm (diaphragm electromyogram) and the ratio of that to tidal volume (amount of air breathed in and out of the lungs) can predict which infants will be…
- Trial name
- EMG (NCT02878993)
- Testing
- Recording of diaphragm EMG
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The Effect of Prolonged Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Mastication on Self-Reported Fatigue Levels and Changes of Static and Dynamic Surface Electromyography Parameters in Young Individuals With and Without Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
This case-control study investigates fatigue induced by prolonged gum mastication in individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07273123
- Testing
- Mastication of sugar-free chewing gum
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Piriformis Syndrome
Effects of MET and MFR on Piriformis Syndrome
The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of two different manual therapy approaches, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), on pain threshold, muscle activation patterns, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07769203
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release Technique, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Igdir University
Hamstring Tightness
Immediate Effects of Neuroathletic Training on Muscle Activity, Flexibility, and Ankle Mobility
Hamstring tightness may be accompanied by limitations in flexibility and movement along the back of the body. Neuroathletic training combines exercises involving vision, eye movements, balance-related sensory input, and movement…
- Trial name
- NCT07889401
- Testing
- Single-Session Neuroathletic Training, Active Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Occupational Ergonomics
Effects of Ergonomics Education in Physiotherapy Students
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of ergonomics education in final-year physiotherapy and rehabilitation students during their clinical internship.
- Trial name
- ERGO-PT (NCT07796581)
- Testing
- Ergonomics Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University