The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation Intervention in Treatment of Older Adults with COVID-19

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).; COVID-19, virus identified; U07.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20201102049234N2
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Elderly People with COVID-19 After Hospital Discharge
Age Over 60 Years
Obvious Atrophy of the Quadriceps and Tibialis Anterior Muscles
Normal Level of Alertness ,Orientation and Responsiveness to Verbal Stimulus
To Be Willing to Participate in the Study

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
Known or Suspected Malignancy in the Lower Limb
Body Mass Index Equal or Greater than 35 Kilogram Per Square Meter
Conditions Preventing Electrical Stimulation Treatment for Example Deep Vein Thrombosis and Rhabdomyolysis
Skin Lesions at the Site of Electrical Stimulation
Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Degenerative Disease and Polyneuropathy
Conditions Preventing Outcome Assessment for Example Amputation or Inability to Walk
Presence of an Implanted Cardiac Pacemaker or Defibrillator

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fatigue. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Chalder fatigue questionnaire.;Muscle Strength. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Biofeedback pressure device.;Muscle Mass. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Ultrasonographic device.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month after the start of intervention. Method of measurement: WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.