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NCT Number: NCT02018211

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise

Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims. A novel technique of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) via the peroneal nerve has been shown to augment limb blood flow which could enhance recovery following exercise. The present study examined the effects of NMES, compared to graduated compression socks on muscle soreness, strength, and markers of muscle damage and inflammation following intense intermittent exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–22 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy males
  • currently playing intermittent sports (such as soccer, field hockey, rugby)
  • currently representing their respective sports at either university, county, national or international levels

Exclusion criteria

  • unhealthy males
  • not currently playing intermittent sports (such as soccer, field hockey, rugby)
  • not currently representing their respective sports at either university, county, national or international levels
  • individuals indicating a history of cardiovascular, metabolic or haematological disorders
  • participants reporting a sedentary lifestyle of less than three 30-min physical activity sessions per week

Treatment and study plan

Control

Other

passive recovery following exercise test

graduated compression socks

Device

graduated compression socks worn after test exercise

neuromuscular electrical stimulation device

Device

neuromuscular electrical stimulation device worn after test exercise

Other names: firefly device

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived muscle soreness (PMS)

    Time frame: 72hrs

    perceived muscle soreness (PMS), often referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

Secondary outcomes

  1. muscle strength

    Time frame: 72hrs

Other outcomes

  1. measurement of CK and LDH activity and IL-6, CRP and TBAR concentrations

    Time frame: 72 hrs

    markers of muscle damage and inflammation following intense intermittent exercise

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Firstkind Ltd

Industry

Collaborators

  • Loughborough University

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Dec 23, 2013
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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