Effects of Postoperative Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Functional Decline in Patients after Cardiovascular Surgery - Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial -

Effects of Postoperative Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Functional Decline in Patients after Cardiovascular Surgery - Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial - - Effects of Postoperative Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Functional Decline in Patients after Cardiovascular Surgery - Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial -

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000011165

Enrollment

166

Registered

2013-07-10

Start date

2013-11-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Adult patients who are intended for elective cardiovascular surgery

Interventions

Electrical muscle stimulation and ambulation program Electrical muscle stimulation: implemented on the bilateral quadriceps and triceps surae muscles for 30-60 minutes per day, 5 days per week, and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. over 18 years old 2. Patients who are intended for elective cardiovascular surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with peripheral arterial disease 2.Patients with cognitive impairment before surgery (MMSE<23) 3.Patients with a previous history of psychiatric disorder 4.Patients with a previous history of neuromuscular disease 5.Patients who are not allowed to receive electrical muscle stimulation by primary doctor

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Isometric knee extensor muscle strength, 6 minutes walking distance	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Grip strength, 10 meter normal walking time, Thigh circumference, Calf circumference, Self-Efficacy of Physical Activity, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Performance Measure for Activities of Daily Living-8, Participation-6, Physical activity	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSumio Yamada

Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine

yamadas@met.nagoya-u.ac.jp052-719-1346

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026