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Electrical Stimulation in Older Adults

NCT06046885 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2023-09-21

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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

Interventions

DEVICE

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Gran Rosario

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-20
Primary Completion
2024-08-20
Completion
2024-11-20

Countries

  • Argentina

Study Locations

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