RECRUITING

Impact of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Study Overview

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Description

This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about its impact on physical therapy outcomes. The aim of this project is to show the efficacy of a novel device, the Neubie direct current device, compared to traditional TENS unit in clinical physical therapy treatment of radiculopathy. Outcomes measured will include: pain intensity, functional status, neurological status, electrophysiological changes and patient satisfaction.

Official Title

Impact of Direct Current Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Physical Therapy Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-01
Study Completion:2025-08-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06421558

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Must show evidence of lumbo-sacral radiculopathy as determined by EMG and straight leg raise test.
  2. * Must be able to attend weekly sessions for the 6-week period of the study (no extended travel)
  3. * Must be at least 18 years old.
  1. * Currently pregnant
  2. * Cardiac pacemaker
  3. * Active or recent cancer
  4. * Active or recent blood clots
  5. * History of epilepsy
  6. * Open wounds
  7. * Spinal fusion surgery

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Dimitrios Kostopoulos, MD, PhD, DPT
CONTACT
9175382242
dimi@handsonpt.org
Ramona von Leden, PhD
CONTACT
5303832292
ramona.vonleden@neu.fit

Principal Investigator

Ramona von Leden, PhD
STUDY_DIRECTOR
NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education

Study Locations (Sites)

NCEPT Physical Therapy
Escondido, California, 92025
United States
APEX Physical Therapy
Cape Coral, Florida, 33991
United States
Catalyst Physical Therapy
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
United States
APEX Physical Therapy
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
United States
Kinetix Haile Plantation
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
United States
Kinetix Arbor Greens - Jonesville
Gainesville, Florida, 32669
United States
Adams Physical Therapy Services
Portland, Indiana, 47371
United States
KORT Bardstown
Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004
United States
KORT Sheperdsville
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, 40165
United States
Hands On Physical Therpay
Astoria, New York, 11106
United States
WellHealth Physical Therapy
Deer Park, New York, 11729
United States
WellHealth Physical Therapy
Hicksville, New York, 11801
United States
Hands On Physical Therapy of Queens Village
Queens Village, New York, 11428
United States
Courcier Clinic
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013
United States
Spine & Rehab Specialists
El Paso, Texas, 79925
United States
Spine & Rehab Specialists
El Paso, Texas, 79936
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education

  • Ramona von Leden, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-08-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-08-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • electrical stimulation
  • direct current
  • e-stim
  • neubie
  • emg

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Radiculopathy Lumbar
  • Radiculopathy Sacral
  • Radiculopathy Multiple Sites