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Light therapy may ease muscle fatigue from electrical stimulation

NCT ID NCT07602933

Symptom relief Sponsor: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether shining a special light (photobiomodulation) on the thigh muscles before electrical stimulation can reduce fatigue, muscle damage, and soreness. 36 healthy adults will receive either real or fake light therapy, then undergo a series of electrical muscle contractions. Researchers will measure strength, muscle activity, and soreness over several days to see if the light helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
photobiomodulation (light therapy using lasers and LEDs)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to reduce muscle fatigue and soreness during rehab or training.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy people, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world rehab or show clear benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Started

Jun 2026

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 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male and female volunteers. * Age between 18 and 45 years. * Practice physical activity regularly * No history of musculoskeletal injuries in the lower limbs in the last 6 months * Ability to tolerate NMES Exclusion Criteria: * Have sensory intolerable changes due to NMES * Consumed coffee or another stimulant in the last 12 hours * Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2 (grade I obesity) * Present any contraindication for the performance of maximum effort * Abnormal increase in blood pressure after maximal exertion

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Conditions

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Fatigue

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Discomfort Electrical stimulation Fatigue Muscle damage Photobiomodulation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laboratório de Pesquisa do Exercício

    RECRUITING

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90690200, Brazil

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