Neuromodulation and Fatigue

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-50
SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

About this trial

In this project, we aim to determine any potential effects of a weak electrical current applied to the neck or thoracic area on functional capacity and muscle activation. Healthy individuals will participate in one familiarization followed by up to 6 experimental sessions. Fatigability and motor function will be assessed in each test session.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • electrical stimulation

    Behavioral

    different types of low-intensity (comfortable) electrical stimulation will be used and applied in distinct locations

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: MenExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: WomenExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Force

Change in force will be evaluated with a device during each test session

Time frame
Each session will take approximately 2 hours (total of 4 test sessions)
2

Perception of effort

Change in perceived effort will be evaluated with visual analogue scales

Time frame
Each session will take approximately 2 hours (total of 4 test sessions)
3

Muscle activation

Electromyography will be used to quantify muscle activation

Time frame
Each session will take approximately 2 hours (total of 4 test sessions)

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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