The Enhancement Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Muscle Training with Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Blood Flow Restriction

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Blood flow restriction training (BFR) with neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) is employed for individuals with limited mobility and joint issues. However, this approach is highly susceptible to muscle fatigue, despite its potential beneficial effects on muscle strength. Recently, there has been growing interest in using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to address muscle fatigue. LLLT, known for improving microcirculation and mitochondrial function, shows promise in alleviating enhanced muscle fatigue associated with combined BFR and NMES training. Despite these positive effects, there is limited knowledge about the short-term training impact of combined BFR and NMES with LLLT preconditioning. This project aims to investigate whether the photobiomodulation effects of LLLT could further enhance the training benefits of combined BFR and NMES. The study will employ an integrated analysis of decomposition surface EMG, EEG, and mechanomyogram to explore the behavior and neuromuscular mechanisms underlying the training benefits. If additional benefits are identified, LLLT pre-conditioning is recommended to enhance the use of combined BFR and NMES.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Healthy adults aged 20-40, without a diagnosis of cardiovascular or neuromusculoskeletal diseases.

• Normal vision range after visual correction.

Locations
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Taiwan
National Chen Kong University Hospital, Tainan
RECRUITING
Tainan
Contact Information
Primary
Ing-Shiou Hwang, PhD
ensureh@gmail.com
+886 62353535
Backup
Pei-Fen Li, Master
abbylee52034@gmail.com
+886 62353535
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 44
Treatments
Experimental: LLLT+BFR+NMES
LLLT: low-level laser therapy BFR: blood flow restriction NMES:neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation~35 min/time, 3 times/weeks, 3 weeks
Experimental: BFR+NMES
BFR: blood flow restriction NMES:Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation~35 min/time, 3 times/weeks, 3 weeks
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

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