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NCT Number: NCT04427553

Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation and Performance

Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a relative new intervention applied by physical therapists. Although it has been hypothesized that this technique could improve pain and function, no studies have investigated changes in physical performance in soccer players. This study will evaluate changes in physical performance after the application of Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in a sample of healthy soccer players.

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Key information

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Semiprofessional soccer player
  • No symptoms or injury in the lower extremity previous 6 months
  • Training frequency of at least 3 days a week plus soccer game

Exclusion criteria

  • fear to needles
  • presence of pain or any musculoskeletal disease
  • previous surgery in the lower extremity
  • underlying medical conditions, e.g., diabetes, hypertension

Treatment and study plan

Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Device

Participants assigned to this group will received two sessions (once per week) of ultrasound guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation targeting the femoral nerve.

Control Group

Other

No intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Contra-Movement Jump between baseline and follow-up periods

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after each session and 1 month after the last treatment session

    The jump will start in an upright position with participants hands in their waists. They will perform a vertical jump after a fast down countermovement. During the knees and hips flexion, the trunk will remain the most upright as possible. The jump is measured using a Chronopump-Boscosystem DIN-A2 contact platform obtaining a jump reliable and valid height in centimeters

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in Squat Performance Speed between baseline and follow-up periods

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after each session and 1 month after the last treatment session

    The Speed4Lift device will be used. Squats will be performed using a 20kg olympic bar with two 20kg discs in each side. Participants will place the bar over their shoulders in a 90º triple-flexion position. The measurements will be performed during the concentric contraction phase of the squat

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation on Physical Performance in Soccer Players

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jun 11, 2020
Registry last updated
Dec 8, 2020

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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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