Effects of Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Adults with
Myasthenia Gravis

During this pilot study, the investigators will examine the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise (WB-EMS Exercise) on neuromuscular junction (NMJ) transmission and fatigability in adults with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). The investigators will also test whether a relationship exists between NMJ transmission dysfunction and fatigability in gMG, which has long been presumed but never directly assessed. Participants will undergo clinical and electrophysiologic testing before and after the WB-EMS Exercise intervention. The WB-EMS Exercise intervention will be delivered 2 times per week for 4 weeks. Long-term follow up is optional. The hypotheses are (a) that the WB-EMS exercise will improve fatigability and NMJ transmission, and (b) that NMJ transmission dysfunction is related to fatigability.

Study ID: 3520
NCT Number: NCT06064695
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehab
Eligibility: Both men and women 18 years old to 100 years old. Accepts healthy volunteers.

For questions about this study, please contact:

ClinicalTrialsInterest@health.missouri.edu
(573) 882-7026