Shocking recovery: muscle zaps may help heart patients get back on their feet
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether using a device that electrically stimulates the thigh muscles at home, for 4 weeks after a hospital stay, could help people with heart failure walk farther and feel stronger. Only 8 people took part, so the results are very early. The goal is to find a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC