About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to exploratorily evaluate the safety and efficacy of a home-based lower extremity muscle strengthening and physical performance enhancement program using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) devices.
Participants will apply NMES stimulation to both thighs for 8 weeks, at a frequency of at least 4 times per week.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (2019) criteria
Able to perform the exercise program provided by the investigators, with sufficient physical and cognitive function
Able to understand the study explanation and provide voluntary informed consent
Able to operate a mobile phone independently or with assistance from a caregiver
Disqualifiers
Any prior surgical procedure on either knee (right or left) 2) Recent Knee Injection or Procedure
Receipt of any injection or interventional procedure in either knee within the past 3 months 3) Ongoing Treatment for Knee Pain
Currently receiving medication or physical therapy for knee pain 4) Implanted Electrical Devices
Presence of an implanted electrical device (e.g., pacemaker, electrical stimulator) 5) Seizure Disorder
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Exosystems
Lead sponsor
The Catholic University of Korea
Collaborator