Status:
COMPLETED
Randomized, Controlled Study to Investigate the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on Muscle Metabolism of Abdominal Surgical Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of Vienna
Collaborating Sponsors:
Department of Surgery, Social Medical Centre South, Vienna, Austria
Institute for Pathology and Microbiology, Social Medical Centre South, Vienna, Austria
Conditions:
Muscular Atrophy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Skeletal muscle atrophy is associated with catabolic conditions such as major surgical interventions and leads to reduced muscle strength, increased clinical complications and prolonged convalescence....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- intended for major abdominal surgery
- more than 18 years old
Exclusion
- neuromuscular diseases
- immobility before surgery
- arterial occlusive disease Fontaine stadium IV
- clinical or laboratory signs of inflammation or sepsis
- cachexia
- diseases of the musculoskeletal systems contraindicating electrical stimulation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00635440
Start Date
December 1 2005
Last Update
March 13 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Social Medical Centre South
Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 1100