Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Physical Performance of Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Coronary Disease
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Antônio Marcos Vargas da Silva
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Distance on the six minute walk test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on physical performance and quality of life of patients in cardiac rehabilitation.
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in patients with stage II and III cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on the variables strength, endurance and muscle tropism lower limb, functional capacity and quality of life. To this were invited to participate in the study cardiac patients registered in the database of the cardiology department of the University Hospital of Santa Maria. The sample included patients of both sexes undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacement. The subjects were divided into two groups: placebo group (PG) or functional electrical stimulation group (FESG). To verify the effect of this intervention, before and after the protocol patients underwent the following evaluations: one repetition maximum test, sit-and-stand test, perimetry thighs, the six-minute walk test and evaluate the quality of life through The Medical questionnaire Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36).
Investigators
Prof. Dr. Antônio Marcos Vargas da Silva
PhD in Physiology
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients in phase II and III of cardiac rehabilitation undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacement
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with some cognitive impairment that prevents the completion of assessments, inability to understand the term of free and informed consent or with the following contraindications to the use of FES: epidermal lesions at the site of application, change of skin sensitivity or intolerance electrical stimulator;
- •Patients undergoing cardiac surgery other than coronary artery bypass grafting or valve replacement;
- •Patients who use pacemakers;
- •Subjects with peripheral vascular changes in the lower limbs;
- •Presence of comorbidities such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cerebrovascular disease or skeletal muscle disease.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Distance on the six minute walk test
Time Frame: Two Years
Secondary Outcomes
- Lower limb muscle strength measured by the load (kg) sustained in one repetition maximum test(Two years)
- Quality of life through The Medical Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire(Two years)
- Lower limb muscle tropism evaluated by measuring the thigh circumference by tape(Two years)
- Lower limb muscle endurance assessed by sit-and-stand test(Two years)