Effects of perioperative electrical muscle stimulation on muscle proteolysis in patients after cardiovascular surgery. -single facility preliminary study-

Effects of perioperative electrical muscle stimulation on muscle proteolysis in patients after cardiovascular surgery. -single facility preliminary study- - Effects of perioperative electrical muscle stimulation on muscle proteolysis in patients after cardiovascular surgery. -single facility preliminary study-

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000018542

Enrollment

120

Registered

2015-08-04

Start date

2014-04-25

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 intending for elective cardiovascular surgery

Interventions

Pre- and post- operative electrical muscle stimulation and ambulation program. Electrical muscle stimulation: implemented on the bilateral quadriceps and triceps surae muscle for 30-60 minutes per da

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 20 years-old 2. Patients who are intended for elective cardiovascular surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with hemodialysis. 2. Patients with chronic renal failure (GFR<30) 3. Patients who are not allowed to receive electrical muscle stimulation by primary doctor.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
3 - methylhistidine	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
IL6 Isometric Knee extensor muscle strength Grip strength Respiratory muscle strength 10m normal walking time Mid arm, thigh and calf cirecumference Self-efficacy of physical activity Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale Performance Measure for Activities of Daily Living -8 Participation-6 Nutritional questionnaire	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHideki Kitamura

Nagoya Heart Center Cardiovascular Surgery

kitamura@heart-center.or.jp052-719-0810

Outcome results

None listed

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