The effectiveness of electrical muscle stimulation in patients after open heart surgery

The effectiveness of electrical muscle stimulation in patients after open heart surgery - The effectiveness of electrical muscle stimulation in patients after open heart surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000039926

Enrollment

Registered

2020-04-01

Start date

2022-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Adult patients who are intending for elective open heart surgery

Interventions

Post-operative ambulation program and electrical muscle stimulation. Electrical muscle stimulation: implemented on the bilateral quadriceps, hamstrings, triceps surae, tibial anterior muscles using b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 20 years old 2. Patients undergo elective open heart surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients After pacemaker implantation 2. Patients with skin disorder 3. Patients after stroke with severe functional limitation 4. Patients who cannot walk before surgery 5. Patients with deep vein thrombus 6. Patients with severe cognitive impairment 7. Patients deemed ineligible by the attending physician

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Length of days to walk 100 m	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Post-operative length of hospital stay The rate of discharge at home Muscle quantity Grip strength Knee extension strength Gait speed One leg standing time Short physical performance battery (SPPB) 6-minutes walking distance	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKentaro Kiryu

Akita University Graduate School of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

k.kiryu83@gmail.com018-884-6134

Outcome results

None listed

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