Neuromuscular Adaptations After Training in the Muscle Belly of Triceps Surae

NCT03905772 | Suspended DMC

• 1 other identifier: 01326818.8.0000.8093
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate on an acute session of the central and peripheral contributions of electrical stimulation on the muscle belly of the triceps surae, electrical stimulation of the tibial nerve and voluntary exercise of the triceps surae muscle, and identify responders individuals and non-responders to stimulation of the tibial nerve. Another objective of the study is to compare the effects of conventional electrical stimulation applied to the sciatic triceps muscle, tibial nerve stimulation and voluntary exercise after eight weeks of training in healthy individuals.

Conditions

Electrical Stimulation

Keywords

Electrical stimulation; M wave; H reflex; Wide pulse

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Change from Baseline Central contribution (H reflex) after 15 minutes of acute session of electrical stimulation.

  Central contribution will be measured before and after 15 minutes (36 contractions) of electrical stimulation in the acute session.

  Baseline and after 15 minutes of electrical stimulation in the acute session.

• Change from Baseline Central contribution (H reflex) after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation.

  Central contribution will be measured before and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation.

• Change from Baseline Peripheral contribution (M wave) after 15 minutes of acute session of electrical stimulation

  Peripheral contribution will be measured before and after acute session 15 minutes (36 contractions) of electrical stimulation in the acute session.

  Baseline and after 15 minutes of electrical stimulation in the acute session

• Change from Baseline Peripheral contribution (M wave) after 8 weeks of traning with electrical atimulation

  Peripheral contribution will be measured before and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

• Change from Baseline Voluntary torque after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

  Voluntary torque will be evaluated by an isokinetic dynamometer before and after an 8-week training period with electrical stimulation.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

• Change from Baseline Electromyographic signals after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

  Electromyographic signals will be evaluated by an electromyography before and after an 8-week training period with electrical stimulation.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change from Baseline Evoked torque after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

• Change from Baseline Discomfort sensory after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

  Baseline and after 8 weeks of training with electrical stimulation

Study Arms (4)

Voluntary exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will perform 36 voluntary contractions of 20% of maximal voluntary isometrical contraction, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Other: Voluntary exercise

Wide pulse responder group

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 1 ms, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks. This group will classified in responder in the acute fase.

Other: Wide pulse responder group

Wide pulse non responder group

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 1 ms, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks. This group will classified in non responder in the acute fase.

Other: Wide pulse non responder group

Pulsed current group

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 250 μs, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Other: Pulsed current group

Interventions

Voluntary exercise OTHER

The participants will perform 36 maximal voluntary contractions, 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Voluntary exercise

Wide pulse responder group OTHER

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 1 ms, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks. This group will be classified in responder group in acute fase.

Wide pulse responder group

Wide pulse non responder group OTHER

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 1 ms, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks. This group will be classified in non responder group in acute fase.

Wide pulse non responder group

Pulsed current group OTHER

The participants will perform 36 contractions with the following current parameters: pulsed current (100 Hz, pulse duration 250 μs, Ton: 6 s, Toff: 18 s), 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Pulsed current group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Classified as physically active according to the INTERNATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY,
• To practice only recreational physical activity,
• Achieve minimum torque of 30% of the (maximal voluntary isometric contraction during conventional NMES
• Be at least 3 months without practicing strength training.

You may not qualify if:

• Present some type of skeletal muscle dysfunction that may interfere with the tests,
• Present intolerance to NMES in the muscular or tibial nerve, Make use of analgesics, antidepressants, tranquillizers or other agents of central action
• To present cardiovascular or peripheral vascular problems, chronic diseases, neurological or muscular affections that will undermine the complete execution of the study design by the volunteer.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Brasilia: lead
• University of Burgundy: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Ceilandia UnB

Brasília, Federal District, 72220-275, Brazil

Location

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Study Officials

• João Durigan, PhD

  University of Brasilia

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 11, 2019
• First Posted: April 5, 2019
• Study Start: April 15, 2019
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2020
• Study Completion: December 1, 2023
• Last Updated: May 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BR (1)