Wearable Garment vs Gel Electrodes for Electrical Muscle Stimulation (NCT07050784)
A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Smart Textile and Hydrogel Electrodes for Neurostimulation in Healthy Adults
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether textile-based electrodes can provide neurostimulation that is comparable in comfort and effectiveness to traditional hydrogel electrodes in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the perceived sensation of stimulation using textile electrodes non-inferior to that of hydrogel electrodes? 2. Is the current required to evoke muscle contractions similar between textile and hydrogel electrodes? Each participant will complete three stimulation conditions in random order across separate visits: 1. hydrogel electrodes (standard), 2. dry polymer-textile electrodes with lotion, and 3. dry textile electrodes with hydrogel pads Electrical stimulation will be delivered to the lower leg muscles using a wearable sleeve with integrated electrodes. The investigators will assess sensorimotor thresholds (e.g., detection, motor, and full motor threshold), skin-electrode impedance, and torque. Participants will also rate stimulation comfort, intensity, and sensation location via questionnaire. After the three primary arms, participants may optionally complete two additional arms using different moisturizers applied to the textile electrodes to evaluate their impact on stimulation performance. The results of this study will help determine whether textile electrodes can be used as an effective and comfortable alternative to hydrogel electrodes in wearable neurostimulation applications.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Myant Medical Corp — Mississauga, Ontario
Age range: 18 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)
- Myant Medical Corp — Mississauga, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 423-7906
Email: amirali.toossi@myant.ca
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.