N/A
Conditions
Interventions
The expiratory abdominal wall muscles will be stimulated for two times a day
for a period of five consecutive days. This is done through similar protocols
that are used in the study in ICU-patients.
electrode type
electrode-skin contact
healthy subjects
multiday neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Informed consent - Age > 18 year - Healthy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Recent abdominal surgery ( 35 kg/m2 - Dermatological disease that effects the abdominal wall - Pregnancy, breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in physiological properties of the electrode-skin contact, during multiday NMES sessions. Primary endpoint: - Condition of the skin, measured in categories of dermal response. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters: - Series resistance (electrode + skin resistance) - Electrode adhesion - The difference in electrode resistance and capacitance before and after 5 days of use - Change in stimulus effect during multiday use of the same electrodes, measured as: - Maximal comfortable stimulation intensity - Sensitivity to stimulation - Abdominal muscle contraction, measured with ultrasound | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed