Detecting Change in Muscle Parameters, Pain, and Function With NMES for TTA (NCT06830876)
Detecting Change in Muscle Parameters, Pain, and Function With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Treatment in Individuals Living With Transtibial Amputation
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The proposal aims to investigate a non-invasive, cost-effective method for rebuilding muscle mass in individuals with transtibial limb loss. Maintaining a healthy, pain-free residual limb is a primary concern for prosthesis users. Amputees commonly experience muscle deficits leading to mobility issues, poor prosthetic fit, and chronic pain. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a potential intervention that activates muscles with low-level electrical stimulation, improving strength, function, and reducing pain. The study seeks to understand NMES's effects on muscle parameters and pain to develop evidence-based interventions for amputees. Twenty participants with transtibial amputations will undergo an 8-week NMES training program. Ultrasound imaging will assess muscle thickness, cross-sectional area, and composition changes. The study aims to enhance mobility, prosthetic fit, and overall well-being of amputees, addressing challenges and reducing healthcare burdens.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cranberry Township Building — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cranberry Township Building — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 736-3131
Email: sara@opclinicalinnovations.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.