Electrical Stimulation in Older Adults

NCT06046885 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: 1820
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Within the problems associated with population aging and its morbidities, the musculoskeletal system is involved in detrimental changes, compromising, in many cases, the functional capacity of the patient and their correct performance in the activities of daily living. Gait and stability are central axes to analyze and enhance in the elderly patient. Strategies for magnify these qualities are innumerable, although active exercise and electrostimulation comprise the most scientifically developed. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of an electrostimulation (EE) program applied to the triceps surae in older adults on the temporo-spatial parameters of gait, stability and function.

Conditions

Aged

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in ankle plantar-flexion strength

  The ankle plantar-flexion strength will be measured with a wii balance board with the subject seated. A strap was placed distally on the thigh and passed directly over the external malleolus. The subject was asked to pull against the strap by extending his ankle while pushing with the sole of their foot and trying to lift the heel.

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Function

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

• Function

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

• Change in balance

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

• Change in handgrip strength

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

• Change in gait speed

  At baseline and 6 weeks later

Study Arms (1)

Electricalstimulation

EXPERIMENTAL

Device: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation

Interventions

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation DEVICE

As regards the electrodes position, one proximal electrode on the gastrocnemius, which will be located below the popliteal fossa (at least 5cm below it) for a better position on the muscle belly; and one distal electrode, located at least 10 cm from the calcaneus. This protocol will last 20 minutes per session. The placement of the electrodes is as mentioned above, and the parameters to be used will be the following: a stimulation frequency between 35 and 80Hz, a pulse width between 150 and 200 µs, the intensity will be established individually using an intensity that generate a visible contraction of maximum intensity without generating pain. The duration of the contraction will be of 6 seconds with 30 seconds of rest.

Electricalstimulation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• To have signed the informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Surgical history of the lower extremities
• Uncontrolled neurological, metabolic disease
• Uncontrolled cardiac disease
• Uncontrolled respiratory disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Gran Rosario: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Gran Rosario

Rosario, Santa Fe Province, 2000, Argentina

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Iván Roulet Roulet, PT

CONTACT

5493415060380; iroulet@ugr.edu.ar

Leonardo Intelangelo, MSc

CONTACT

+5493414110506; lintelangelo@ugr.edu.ar

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 27, 2023
• First Posted: September 21, 2023
• Study Start: June 20, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 20, 2024
• Study Completion: November 20, 2024
• Last Updated: September 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Locations

AR (1)