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The Enhancement Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Muscle Training with Combined NMES and BFR
Led by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Updated on 2024-12-18
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) with neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) is employed for individuals with limited mobility and joint issues. However, this approach is highly susceptible to muscle fatigue, despite its potential beneficial effects on muscle strength. Recently, there has been growing interest in using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to address muscle fatigue. LLLT, known for improving microcirculation and mitochondrial function, shows promise in alleviating enhanced muscle fatigue associated with combined BFR and NMES training. Despite these positive effects, there is limited knowledge about the short-term training impact of combined BFR and NMES with LLLT preconditioning. This project aims to investigate whether the photobiomodulation effects of LLLT could further enhance the training benefits of combined BFR and NMES. The study will employ an integrated analysis of decomposition surface EMG, EEG, and mechanomyogram to explore the behavior and neuromuscular mechanisms underlying the training benefits. If additional benefits are identified, LLLT pre-conditioning is recommended to enhance the use of combined BFR and NMES.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Enhancement Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Muscle Training with Combined NMES and BFR
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy adults aged 20 to 40 years without cardiovascular or neuromusculoskeletal diseases
- Normal vision range after visual correction
You will not qualify if you...
- Students who have a teacher-student relationship with the principal investigator
- History of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, or other neuromuscular-related conditions
- Contraindications for laser therapy including pregnancy, malignant tumor tissues, bleeding areas, and photosensitive skin regions
- Contraindications for blood flow restriction training such as injury or strain in the non-dominant arm's biceps, deep vein thrombosis or venous occlusion in the non-dominant arm, acute unstable fractures, acute regional infections, severe peripheral arterial occlusive disease, complete lymphatic obstruction, or edema due to acute pulmonary edema or congestive heart failure in the non-dominant arm
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Chen Kong University Hospital, Tainan
Tainan, Taiwan
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Research Team
I
Ing-Shiou Hwang, PhD
CONTACT
P
Pei-Fen Li, Master
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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