M51.1 R25.2 M48.06
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: intervention group 1/ control group: application of the former stimulation protocol with a stimulation energy of 85 % of the maximal tolerated stimulation energy (mTSE)
cramp induction twice a week for four weeks = 8 intenventions
CTF-measurements pre, after 2 weeks (before the 5. intervention), post (after the 8. intervention), 1 and 2 weeks after the last stimulation (means 5/ 6 weeks after the begin of the study)
measurement of the mTSE before every stimulation
keeping a "cramp diary" (with date, time, duration, intensity of pain, localization and taken intervention to stop the cramp) 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the interventions
recording the sleep and daily life quality of the patients before as well as after the stimulations to notice, how far participants are restricted by their muscle cramps and if the NMES can improve da
Sponsors
Institut für Trainingswissenschaft und SportinformatikDeutsche Sporthochschule Köln
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - proven disc herniation or lumbar spinal stenosis - regular cramps in leg - suitable age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - other cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological oder psychological disorders that could potentionally interact with the stimulation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Using a decreased stimulation energy it shall be examined if a - compared to former studies - more comfortable but still effective stimulation program can be created. With regard to these aspects the intervention groups 2 and 3 (as mentioned above) are the most significant ones. Negative sensations are surveyed with the VAS-scale on every stimulation day. The effectiveness shall be determinded with regular CTF- (cramp threshold frequency-) measurements and the cramp diary. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring of sleep and life quality to record, how far they are decreased by back injury and muscle cramps. Furthermore, besides the objective way of CTF-measurements, it shall be analysed, if/ how much patients subjectively benefit from the stimulations in daily life (vitality, social contacts, sleep-recovery) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnna Sistig
Medizinische Fakultät der Universität zu Köln
Outcome results
None listed