Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength

NCT06086743 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/MS-PT/01614 MUHAMMAD FAHAD
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine the effects of EMS induced muscle strengthening on muscle strength and muscle bulk in young healthy adults. The main question it aims to answer is: Will Electrical muscle stimulation significantly improve muscle strength in young adults. The participants falling in our inclusion criteria will be given a brief description about the exercise protocol. After informed consent, the participants will be randomized into two groups: Group A (Experimental group) and group B (Control group). Both groups will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). After warm up exercises, the participants in Group A (Experimental group) will perform resistance exercises with induced EMS while Group B (Control group) will perform same resistance exercises without EMS.

Conditions

Muscle Strength

Keywords

Muscle strength; Electrical Muscle stimulation; Young adults; Muscle Bulk; Strength Training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Muscle Strength

  Dynamometer will be used in this study to measure muscle strength. A dynamometer is a device that is commonly used to measure muscle strength. It measures the maximum force that a muscle or muscle group can generate. It to measure muscle strength dynamometer has a of reliability of 0.89

  6 weeks

• Muscle Bulk

  The muscle bulk will be measured by measuring tape. Measuring muscle circumference can provide an estimate of muscle size or muscle hypertrophy, which can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions such as exercise or dietary changes

  6 weeks

• One Repetition maximum

  One repetition maximum (1RM) is the maximum amount of weight that a person can lift for a single repetition with good form for a specific exercise. It is often used as a measure of strength and is commonly used to prescribe resistance training programs. It has a reliability and validity of 0.64

  6 Weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Muscle Flexibility

  6 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

10 min of warm up exercises will be performed. * Arm swings * Jogging on the spot * Walks on treadmill The following exercises will be performed along with EMS after warm up exercises. * Bicep curls * Triceps dips * Squats * Quadriceps chair The following cool down exercises will be performed after resistance exercises along with EMS. * Light jogging and walking * Upper body stretches * Knee to chest pose Galvanic current would be administer, with intensity of 100 A.

Other: Experimental Group

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

10 min of warm up exercises will be performed. * Arm swings * Jogging on the spot * Walks on treadmill The following exercises will be performed after warmups. * Bicep curls * Triceps dips * Squats * Quadriceps chair The following cool down exercises will be performed after resistance exercises. * Light jogging and walking * Upper body stretches * Knee to chest pose

Other: Control Group

Interventions

Experimental Group OTHER

This group will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises. After warm up participants will perform 4 resistance exercises with induced EMS. The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises. the intensity of EMS would be 100A and it would remain same throughout training session. The current administered would be galvanic current. Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Experimental Group

Control Group OTHER

Group B (Control group)will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). Group B will perform same 4 resistance exercises without EMS. These 4 exercises include Bicep curls, Triceps dips, Quadriceps chair and squats.The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises and the participants will be instructed, not to perform any kind of exercise during this period.Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male.
• years.
• Training for more than 6 months

You may not qualify if:

• Any systemic disease.
• Any musculoskeletal disorder.
• Any structural deformity.
• Recent injury or trauma.
• Individuals with implanted medical devices.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chal Foundation

Balakot, KPK, 21230, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Officials

• Jawad Naweed, MS-SPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Jawad Naweed, MS-SPT

CONTACT

+923235292523; jawad.naweed@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 11, 2023
• First Posted: October 17, 2023
• Study Start: August 3, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2024
• Study Completion: April 15, 2024
• Last Updated: October 17, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)