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Can a needle and a zap boost athletic performance? a trial puts five nerve-stimulation patterns to the test.

NCT ID NCT07719179

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This crossover trial tests whether ultrasound-guided electrical nerve stimulation can temporarily improve leg strength, jump height, and squat speed in healthy amateur athletes aged 18–30. Each participant receives five different stimulation patterns (including a placebo) in random order, with two-week breaks between sessions. The goal is to find out which pattern, if any, produces measurable changes in muscle performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) with different pulse patterns
What this could lead to
If one pattern clearly outperforms others, it could point toward a drug-free way to temporarily enhance strength and power in athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy volunteers. Any performance boost may be small, short-lived, or not reproducible outside the lab.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 23 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes aged between 18 and 30 years. * Familiarized with performing barbell back squats using an Olympic bar. * Engaged in regular training at least three times per week during the last six months. * Able to perform squat and jump tests safely. * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Sports injury within the last two months or current inability to perform physical activity. * Inability to understand or follow the instructions provided by the therapist. * Participation in another research study during the same period. * Belonephobia (fear of needles). * Ongoing medical or pharmacological treatment that could interfere with neuromuscular performance (e.g., anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or similar medications).

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Healthy volunteers Neuromuscular function

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

    RECRUITING

    Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, 08195, Spain

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