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| University of Texas at Austin | OTHER |
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The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Participants will undergo abdominoplasty surgery and begin rehabilitation training within the first week post-operation. Standardized measurements of recovery progress will be taken starting prior to operation, and at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks post-operation. Participants will undergo either the traditional standard of care of rest, with minimal activity for at least 6 weeks (control group) or a 5 week training course with the NEUBIE (experimental group), starting with passive electrical stimulation in the first week post-operation, and moving towards more advanced abdominal movements accompanied with stimulation in the subsequent four weeks.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| NEUBIE | Experimental | Experimental group will receive rehabilitation training with the NEUBIE for 6 weeks post-operative. Training will occur at Neufit 2x a week from week 1-5, and will be administered by NeuFit clinic staff. Exercises and ability to complete exercises will be recorded by NeuFit staff in standardized clinic evaluation forms. Participants will undergo will undergo both active muscle tests and body analysis tests. Measurements will be taken at The Piazza Center by clinic staff prior to surgery at 2,4,6,8, and 12 weeks post-operative. Measurements will be used to demonstrate milestones of functional recovery, comparable between subjects by weeks achieved. |
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| Control | No Intervention | Control group will receive current post-operative standard of care for abdominoplasty, which includes using an abdominal binder, rest and minimal activity for 6 weeks. Participants will undergo both active muscle tests and body analysis tests. Measurements will be taken at The Piazza Center by clinic staff prior to surgery at 2,4,6,8, and 12 weeks post-operative. Measurements will be used to demonstrate milestones of functional recovery, comparable between subjects by weeks achieved. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| NEUBIE | Device | Participants will be asked to undergo electrical stimulation with the NEUBIE at their "treatment threshold". Treatment threshold will be described as "uncomfortable," but not "painful" (a 7 out of 10 on a perceived intensity scale). Session length: ≤ 30 minutes Treatment frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks Week 1 post-op (treatments 1-2) Activity: Passive Neubie on Abdominals & Obliques Weeks 2-3 (treatments 3-6)
Weeks 4-5 (treatments 7-10)
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | Pre-intervention |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure body fat. | Pre-intervention |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | Pre-intervention |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | 2 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Rocco Piazza, MD | University of Texas at Austin | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care | Austin | Texas | 78749 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 24049559 | Background | Thakral G, Lafontaine J, Najafi B, Talal TK, Kim P, Lavery LA. Electrical stimulation to accelerate wound healing. Diabet Foot Ankle. 2013 Sep 16;4. doi: 10.3402/dfa.v4i0.22081. | |
| 27429287 | Background | Ud-Din S, Bayat A. Electrical Stimulation and Cutaneous Wound Healing: A Review of Clinical Evidence. Healthcare (Basel). 2014 Oct 27;2(4):445-67. doi: 10.3390/healthcare2040445. |
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Study will be divided into two randomly assigned groups - control and interventional. Control group will receive current standard of care for recovery (rest and minimal activity for 6 weeks post-operative). Interventional group will receive neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatments 2 times a week for 6 weeks post-operative.
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Outcomes will be assessed at Piazza Surgical Center. Assessors will be blinded to which intervention participant has received.
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| 2 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | 2 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | 4 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat. | 4 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | 4 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | 6 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat. | 6 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | 6 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | 8 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat. | 8 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | 8 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass. | 12 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat. | 12 weeks |
| Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass | Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass. | 12 weeks |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | Pre-intervention |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | 2 weeks |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | 4 weeks |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | 6 weeks |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | 8 weeks |
| Range of Motion | Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs. | 12 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | Pre-intervention |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank. | Pre-intervention |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 2 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 2 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank. | 4 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 4 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank. | 6 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 6 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank. | 8 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 8 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance plank | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank. | 12 weeks |
| Core strength and endurance bridge | Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge. | 12 weeks |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | Pre-intervention |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | 2 weeks |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | 4 weeks |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | 6 weeks |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | 8 weeks |
| Lower abdominal strength | Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement. | 12 weeks |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | Pre-intervention |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | 2 weeks |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | 4 weeks |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | 6 weeks |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | 8 weeks |
| Sit up Test | Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion. | 12 weeks |
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| 32610358 | Background | Klika AK, Yakubek G, Piuzzi N, Calabrese G, Barsoum WK, Higuera CA. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Use after Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Early Return to Function: A Randomized Trial. J Knee Surg. 2022 Jan;35(1):104-111. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1713420. Epub 2020 Jul 1. |
| 31728378 | Background | Delanois R, Sodhi N, Acuna A, Doll K, Mont MA, Bhave A. Use of home neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the first 6 weeks improves function and reduces pain after primary total knee arthroplasty: a matched comparison. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Oct;7(Suppl 7):S254. doi: 10.21037/atm.2019.09.150. |
| 26355656 | Background | Demircioglu DT, Paker N, Erbil E, Bugdayci D, Emre TY. The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on functional status and quality of life after knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled study. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Aug;27(8):2501-6. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.2501. Epub 2015 Aug 21. |
| 29016401 | Background | Bistolfi A, Zanovello J, Ferracini R, Allisiardi F, Lioce E, Magistroni E, Berchialla P, Da Rold I, Massazza G. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Feb;97(2):123-130. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000847. |
| 29530519 | Background | Yue C, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Jia Y, Wang H, Liu Y. Systematic Review of Three Electrical Stimulation Techniques for Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2018 Jul;33(7):2330-2337. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.01.070. Epub 2018 Feb 6. |