Which nerve zap boosts grip strength more? new study compares two techniques.
NCT ID NCT07098130
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve stimulation protocols on 86 healthy adults to see which better improves handgrip strength. Participants received a single session of either high-frequency (100 Hz) or low-frequency (10 Hz) stimulation to the median nerve. The goal is to learn which settings might be best for rehabilitation and athletic training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous neuromodulation (electrical stimulation via needle)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help physiotherapists choose the best nerve stimulation settings to improve muscle strength and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to patients with injuries or conditions. The effect on handgrip strength may be small or temporary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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86 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 18-40 years * No musculoskeletal, neurological, or upper limb conditions * Informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * Recent physical activity (within 48 hours) * Electrotherapy contraindications (e.g., pregnancy, epilepsy, needle phobia) * Pain or functional limitations at the time of assessment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain
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