Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Motor Control (NCT03786627) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Motor Control
Thailand50 participantsStarted 2019-04-01
Plain-language summary
Phase I, this study aims to:-
1. Establish intra- and inter-rater reliability and minimal detectable change of ultrasound imaging measurement
2. Determine appropriate mode and dose for neuromuscular electrical stimulation on lumbar multifidus muscle
3. Determine feasibility of proposed protocol and physical therapy intervention
Phase II, this study aims to:-
1. Determine the difference lumbar multifidus muscle activation based on arthrogenic muscle inhibition model between individuals with and without impaired lumbopelvic control
2. Determine the effect of combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation and motor control training in individual with impaired lumbopelvic control
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion criteria
. Between the ages of 20 and 40
. No history of LBP that interferes with activities of daily living and/or required treatment
. No aberrant movement pattern during active forward bend test
. Passive straight leg raising test (SLR) less than 91 degrees
. Between the ages of 20 and 40
. A recurrent pattern of LBP at least two episodes that interfered with activities of daily living and/or required treatment
. Presenting aberrant movement pattern during active forward bend test
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Muscle thickness of lumbar multifidus muscle at baseline.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at baseline.
2
Muscle thickness of lumbar multifidus muscle after the first intervention.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at immediately after the first intervention.
3
Muscle thickness of lumbar multifidus muscle after 8-week intervention.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at immediately after 8-week intervention.
4
Cross-sectional area of lumbar multifidus muscle at baseline.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at baseline.
5
Cross-sectional area of lumbar multifidus muscle after the first intervention.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at immediately after the first intervention.
6
Cross-sectional area of lumbar multifidus muscle after 8-week intervention.
Timeframe: This outcome will be collected at immediately after 8-week intervention.