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Effects of Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Spinal Motoneuronal Activation in Older Adults

University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT IDNCT06689618ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

12

Study length

about 7 months

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in MO

About this study

This trial is testing whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise can improve spinal motoneuronal activation and physical function in older adults. Participants will undergo tests before and after the exercise intervention, which involves two sessions per week for four weeks.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Use Exercise
Primary goalMean change from baseline in central activation ratio of the vastus lateralis using interpolated twitch technique (ITT)

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

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Endpoints

Primary: Mean change from baseline in central activation ratio of the vastus lateralis using interpolated twitch technique (ITT), Mean change from baseline in motor unit firing rates of the vastus lateralis using decomposition electromyography (dEMG)

Secondary: Mean change from baseline in balance testing, Mean change from baseline in mobility testing