Can a Muscle-Zapping device help cirrhosis patients get stronger?
NCT ID NCT07162636
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to resistance exercises can improve muscle strength and physical performance in hospitalized patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis who have muscle loss (sarcopenia). About 112 participants aged 47–70 will be randomly assigned to receive either NMES plus exercise or exercise alone, six times per week during their hospital stay. Researchers will measure handgrip strength and sit-to-stand tests at admission and discharge to see if the combination therapy works better.
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Active substance
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with resistance exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a better rehabilitation method to help hospitalized patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis regain muscle strength and reduce hospital readmissions.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 112 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is physical therapy, not a drug, so benefits may be modest and depend on patient adherence.
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