Clinical trials: EMG
Epilepsy
Presurgical Motor Mapping With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
The aim of the study is to examine the degree of concordance between presurgical neuronavigation guided TMS (nTMS) and direct cortical stimulation (DCS) in identifying hand motor cortex in adults undergoing epilepsy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02741193
- Testing
- The Magstim Rapid2,
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Stroke
Efficacy Study of FES Controlled by Electromyographic Signal for the Treatment of Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients
Goal of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Myoelectrically-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (MeCFES) for the rehabilitation of upper limb in post-stroke patients.
- Trial name
- RiSES (NCT03019744)
- Testing
- MeCFES-assisted task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation, Usual Care task-oriented upper limb rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
Comparison of the ToFscan and TetraGraph During Recovery of Neuromuscular Function in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
The aim of this investigation is to compare the performance of two quantitative monitors utilized on post-anesthesia recovering patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03920670
- Testing
- TetraGraph (TG), ToFscan (TS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Hungary
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Low Back Pain
Cramer Sports Motion Tape and Low Back Pain EMG
Low back pain is a problem which affects up to 70-80% of people in their lifetime. In the United States, it is estimated that the total direct and indirect costs of low back pain combined ranges from $19.6 to $118.8 billion.
- Trial name
- KT_LBP_EMG (NCT02122445)
- Testing
- Cramer Sports Motion Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation
Edentulous
Comparison of Masticatory Efficiency Between Complete Denture With Zero-degree Teeth and Anatomic Teeth in Patients With Severely Resorbed Ridge
This study aims to evaluate masticatory efficiency of the zero-degree teeth complete denture in treatment of edentulous patients of severely resorbed ridge.Patients will be crossed over to be treated with zero-degree teeth…
- Trial name
- NCT02359955
- Testing
- zero degree teeth, anatomic teeth
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Haixin Qian
Muscle Strength, Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Assessment of the Effect of Botulinum Toxin in Extensor Digitorum Brevis Via Strain Gauge and Nerve Conduction Studies
The purpose of this feasibility study is to determine if temporary weakness of a small foot muscle caused by local injection of botulinum toxin into that muscle can be measured with a strain gauge in addition to the previously…
- Trial name
- NCT00822523
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin, Type A, Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Neuromuscular Block
Can Adequacy of Anesthesia Depth and Quality of Recovery be Influenced by the Level of Neuromuscular Blockade?
The investigators hypothesize that an anesthetic protocol maintaining deep neuromuscular block throughout the entire surgical procedure followed by sugammadex reversal, would suppress EMG activity and result in improved…
- Trial name
- NCT02484651
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Rocuronium
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar do Porto
Occupational; Cramp(s)
Study of Arm and Putter Movement in Golfers With Golfer's Cramp
The investigators will investigate golfers with visual evidence of an involuntary movement while putting before and after treatment with a low dose of propranolol.
- Trial name
- NCT02032758
- Testing
- Propranolol, Opal Device, Science and Motion PuttLab (SAM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Neuromuscular Blockade
Evaluation of the Tof Cuff for Perioperative Neuromuscular Transmission
Acceleromyography (AMG) is the most wide spread used method to assess neuromuscular block during anesthesia. However AMG is known to be inaccurate when compared to the gold standard in neuromuscular transmission monitoring…
- Trial name
- NCT03117387
- Testing
- Measurements of the level of neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Face Pain
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Versus Lidocaine in Treating Masticatory Myofascial Face Pain Using Ultrasound and EMG Guided Techniques
Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) prevents the release of acetylcholine in presynaptic terminals of the neuromuscular junction. It has been proposed to be effective in spastic conditions of the head and neck including oromandibular…
- Trial name
- NCT00992108
- Testing
- lidocaine, chemodenervation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Stroke
Post Stroke Walking Kinematics Using the Honda Walking Assist Robotic Exoskeleton
To investigate the effect of a robotic exoskeleton on kinematics, muscle activity, ground reaction forces and spatiotemporal characteristics during walking in persons post stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03828214
- Testing
- Robotic exoskeleton for walking assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- College of St. Scholastica, Inc.
Low Back Disorder
MMG vs. EMG for Cortical Breach Detection
The purpose of this study is to determine how well mechanomyography (MMG) and electromyography (EMG) prevent cortical bone breaches, or the pinching of a nerve from screw placement, in patients having lower back surgery requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT05352048
- Testing
- Triggered Electromyography, Mechanomyography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francis Farhadi
Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
Visual and Electromyography Assessments in Response to Train-of-Four Stimulation of the Ulnar Nerve
Researchers are comparing the accuracy of measuring muscle relaxation during and after surgery with a device that provides numeric value versus visual observation to count of muscle twitches or absence of them by a medical…
- Trial name
- NCT04352127
- Testing
- TetraGraph
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pregnancy
Electrode-based Sensor for Non-invasive Fetal Heart Rate and EMG Monitoring With Improved Reliability
The specific goal of the proposed research is to develop a reliable, non-invasive fetal and maternal heart rate and contraction monitor that is unaffected by obesity and requires less nursing intervention than the tocodynamometer…
- Trial name
- NCT01400880
- Testing
- Electrode-based Sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Convergent Engineering, Inc.
Child
Backpack Load and Spine Muscles Activity
The purpose of the present study is to analyze the influence of four backpack loading conditions (0, 10, 15 and 20% of body weight) on the electromyographic activity of the neck and lumbar muscles of elementary school children.
- Trial name
- BLSMA (NCT02725645)
- Testing
- loading conditions
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Chronic Low Back Pain, Mechanical Low Back Pain
Use of Biofeedback Training to Correct Abnormal Neuromechanical Pattern in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the benefit of biofeedback training on the capacity of chronic low back pain patients to decrease their lumbar paraspinal muscles activity during trunk full flexion and its…
- Trial name
- NCT02239289
- Testing
- Biofeedback
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Parotid Gland Disorders
Automatic Periodic Stimulation and Continuous Electromyography (EMG) for Facial Nerve Monitoring During Parotidectomy
The purpose of this study is to document the safety of the Medtronic automatic periodic stimulating (APS) Electrode Stimulator during a parotidectomy and potentially prevent post-operative facial nerve weakness, which is a…
- Trial name
- NCT03172520
- Testing
- APS electrode, Facial Nerve Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Non-relaxing Puborectalis Syndrome
Ultrasound and EMG Guided Botox Injection for the Treatment of Non-Relaxing Puborectalis Syndrome
Our study aims to determine the efficacy of ultrasound and EMG guided Botox injections into the puborectalis muscle in women with non-relaxing puborectalis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01780636
- Testing
- botulinum toxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Karen Noblett
Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
Electromyographic and Acceleromyographic Monitoring in Restricted Arm Movement Surgical Setting
Researchers are comparing the ease of use and repeatability of the force vs electrical activity produced by a muscle after it has undergone nerve stimulation during a surgical procedure in which the patients' arm movement is…
- Trial name
- NCT04352140
- Testing
- Tetragraph, ToFscan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain
Neuromodulation in Lower Limb Amputees
The goal of this study is to investigate the role of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on spinal cord excitability in lower limb amputees.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain, Hoffman's Reflex
- Trial name
- NCT04543786
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh