Wearable garment vs gel pads for muscle stimulation
This study compares a wearable garment to traditional gel electrodes for electrical muscle stimulation. It aims to see if the garment works as well or better and is more comfortable for healthy adults.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy, without a known heart, lung, or nervous system condition.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker.
- You have no pain in the body area being tested.
- You have no open wounds or bandages where the electrodes will be placed.
- You are not severely frail, and can safely put on and take off the garment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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