NMES of the calf and thigh in OA knee - version 1.0

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  The effects of combining electrical stimulation of the calf and thigh muscles in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

• IRAS ID

  219693

• Contact name

  Sally Singh

• Contact email

  sally.singh@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Actegy Ltd

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 6 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of applying neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to calf muscles (via the feet) and thigh muscles on pain, muscle strength and swelling in patients with Osteoarthritis of the knee.

• REC name

  North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  17/NW/0081

• Date of REC Opinion

  22 Feb 2017

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion