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NCT02358915 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1
A Two-step Training Paradigm for Voluntary Control of the Peri-auricular Muscles
A Early Phase 1 study of Non-disabled Volunteers and Lacking Voluntary Control of Ear Muscles, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02358915: Completed Early Phase 1 study of Non-disabled Volunteers and Lacking Voluntary Control of Ear Muscles, sponsored by University of Southern California.
NCT02358915 is a Early Phase 1 study of Non-disabled Volunteers and Lacking Voluntary Control of Ear Muscles that has completed, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02358915, a Early Phase 1 study of Non-disabled Volunteers and Lacking Voluntary Control of Ear Muscles, has completed, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The current study intends to test the effectiveness of a two-step training paradigm for a set of skeletal muscles, which are above and behind the external portion of the ear (Peri-auricular muscles).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE FastStart neuromuscular electrical stimulator
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of Southern California-Health Sciences Campus - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08-31 |
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT02358915 record still lists
NCT02358915 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Non-disabled Volunteers appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which FastStart neuromuscular electrical stimulator is the first listed.
NCT02358915 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02358915 about?
NCT02358915 is a clinical study titled "A Two-step Training Paradigm for Voluntary Control of the Peri-auricular Muscles". The current study intends to test the effectiveness of a two-step training paradigm for a set of skeletal muscles, which are above and behind the external portion of the ear (Peri-auricular muscles).
What is the current status of trial NCT02358915?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2016-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02358915 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Non-disabled Volunteers, Lacking Voluntary Control of Ear Muscles.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02358915?
The interventions under investigation include: FastStart neuromuscular electrical stimulator (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02358915?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02358915 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02358915's enrollment target sits among peer trials
10 1629th of 2000 higher than 256 of 2,000 other Early Phase 1 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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