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2024-10-26 @ 12:44 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03509519
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2018-04-26
First Post:
2018-03-07
Brief Title:
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Physical Function in Older Adults
Sponsor:
Texas State University
Organization:
Texas State University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Impact of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Physical Function in Older Adults
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2018-04
Last Known Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this placebo controlled clinical trial is to examine the effects of of neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES training on physical activity muscle function self-efficacy and blood markers eg brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF in older adults
It is hypothesized that 4-weeks of NMES will increase 1 physical activity 2 muscle function 3 self-efficacy and 4 BDNF in older adults
Sarcopenia is a destructive progressive cycle of impaired physical function resulting in loss of muscle mass strength and self-confidence in ability to perform physical activities compounded by difficulty walking and ultimately reduced physical activity levels for many older adults Neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES is a common therapeutic modality used to create involuntary muscle contractions as a means to increase muscle strength and may be an effective treatment for improving muscle function and physical activity levels in older adults with sarcopenia Thus it is critical to explore viable and effective alternative therapies to increase physical activity The goal of the investigators is to determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES at increasing physical activity and related biological psychological and muscle function factors This placebo controlled clinical trial will use a pre-test - post-test randomized experimental design
It is hypothesized that 4-weeks of NMES will increase 1 physical activity 2 muscle function 3 self-efficacy and 4 BDNF in older adults
Sarcopenia is a destructive progressive cycle of impaired physical function resulting in loss of muscle mass strength and self-confidence in ability to perform physical activities compounded by difficulty walking and ultimately reduced physical activity levels for many older adults Neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES is a common therapeutic modality used to create involuntary muscle contractions as a means to increase muscle strength and may be an effective treatment for improving muscle function and physical activity levels in older adults with sarcopenia Thus it is critical to explore viable and effective alternative therapies to increase physical activity The goal of the investigators is to determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES at increasing physical activity and related biological psychological and muscle function factors This placebo controlled clinical trial will use a pre-test - post-test randomized experimental design
Detailed Description:
Older healthy adults 60 and older will participate in this study Participants will undergo 4 weeks of neuromuscular electrical stimulation NMES training Participants will be randomized into the one of two groups 1 NMES-millicurrent or 2 NMES microcurrent Participants will undergo pre- and post-training testing for muscle function physical function and psychological variables related to physical activity Blood samples will also be obtained pre- and post-training
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None