Evaluation of Muscle Activation Efficiency in Challenging Subjects
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | March 2013 |
| Contact: | Brian Fahey, PhD |
| Email: | brian@niveusmedical.com |
| Phone: | 650-336-7922 |
Evaluation of Muscle Stimulation Efficiency in Challenging Subjects: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether muscle activation can be accomplished more
effectively and comfortably in challenging subjects using novel configurations of an
activation device. A novel device will be compared side by side with a market leading
device.
effectively and comfortably in challenging subjects using novel configurations of an
activation device. A novel device will be compared side by side with a market leading
device.
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI > 30 (Wing 1 of study)
- Non-hospitalized with confirmed diagnosis of COPD (Wing 2 of study)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 18 years
- Subject has an implanted pacemaker/defibrillator
- Subject diagnosed with epilepsy
- Subject has implanted metallic femoral rods
- Subject is chair- or bed-bound
- Subject has neuromuscular disease or abnormalities
- Subject BMI > 45
- Evidence of disease or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may
compromise the conduct of or results of the study
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