Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patien… (NCT07668258) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patients With Sarcopenia
40 participantsStarted 2026-06-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to exploratorily evaluate the safety and efficacy of a home-based lower extremity muscle strengthening and physical performance enhancement program using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) devices.
Participants will apply NMES stimulation to both thighs for 8 weeks, at a frequency of at least 4 times per week.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (2019) criteria
. Able to perform the exercise program provided by the investigators, with sufficient physical and cognitive function
. Able to understand the study explanation and provide voluntary informed consent
. Able to operate a mobile phone independently or with assistance from a caregiver
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
Change in muscle mass
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8.
2
Change in rectus femoris muscle thickness
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8
3
Change in isometric knee extensor and flexor strengths
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8
4
Change in muscle contraction quality and parameters
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8
5
Change in gait speed,
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8
6
Change in Timed Up and Go test
Timeframe: from baseline to Week 8
7
Change in Short Physical Performance Battery score