The effectiveness of early neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients after acute aortic dissection surgery

The effectiveness of early neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients after Stanford type A acute aortic dissection surgery - The effectiveness of early neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients after Stanford type A acute aortic dissection surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000052299

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-01

Start date

2023-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Adult patient with Stanford type A acute aortic dissection undergoing emergency surgery

Interventions

Postoperative mobilization and exercise program and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation: implemented on the bilateral quadriceps, hamstrings, triceps surae, tibi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 18 years old 2. Patients undergoing emergency surgery for Stanford type A acute aortic dissection

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients after pacemaker implantation 2. Pregnant woman 3. Patients with skin disorder 4. Patients after stroke with severe functional limitation 5. Patients who cannot walk independently before surgery 6. Patients with deep vein thrombus 7. Patients with cognitive impairment 8. Patients with severe complications 9. Patients considered unsuitable by the physician

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The change ratio of muscle thickness of rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and quadriceps femoris at postoperative day 7 and 14.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Handgrip strength Usual gait speed Days until 100 m walking Home discharge	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKentaro Kiryu

Akita University Graduate School of Medicine Department of cardiovascular surgery

k.kiryu83@gmail.com0188841111

Outcome results

None listed

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