Effects of EMS on Strength in Sedentary Women

NCT07246772 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: EsraEMS2025Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 27
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Abstract Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) exercise on physical performance in sedentary women. Methods: Our study was conducted with a total of 27 sedentary women, 12 EMS, and 15 controls, aged 19-24 years. The tests administered to the participants were the Modified Push-Up Test (MPU), Hand Grip Strength Test (HS), Bent Arm Hanging Test (BAH), Single Leg Hop Tests (SLHT) \[single hop for distance (SH), triple jump for distance (TH) and cross triple jump for distance (CH), medial side triple jump for distance (MSTH)\], Deep squat (DS), V-Sit Flexor Test (V-sit), Sit-Up Test and Biering Sorensen (Bie-sor) tests. All tests were repeated pre-mid-post and each test period was randomized with practice cards.

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestyle; Muscle Stimulation

Keywords

Electro muscle stimulation, strength, anthropometric, sedentary

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Lower extremity muscle strength

  Change in lower extremity muscle strength assessed by functional performance tests at baseline, 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of intervention

  Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after intervention start

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group received neuromuscular electrical stimulation (EMS) concurrently with a standardized exercise protocol for a duration of 20 minutes

Device: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Exercise-Only Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A standardized exercise protocol performed for 20 minutes without the use of EMS

Behavioral: Standard Exercise Protocol

Interventions

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) DEVICE

Intervention 1: Exercise + EMS Intervention Type: Device (because EMS is applied using a device) Intervention Name: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Description: Simultaneous electrical stimulation is applied to the lower extremity muscles using an EMS device. The application lasts for 20 minutes and is performed concurrently with the exercise protocol.

Arm 1: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise Group

Standard Exercise Protocol BEHAVIORAL

The standard exercise protocol is applied for 20 minutes without the use of EMS. The same protocol is also applied in the EMS group.

Exercise-Only Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 24 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ondokuz Mayıs University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dr. Farivar Wellness Center

Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Phd

Model Details: Participants were randomly assigned to either the electrical muscle stimulation group or the control group."

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 24, 2025
• First Posted: November 24, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2021
• Study Completion: August 1, 2021
• Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)