Status:

UNKNOWN

Whole-body Electromyostimulation Versus Conventional Low-volume Strength Training in Overweight Individuals

Lead Sponsor:

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Conditions:

Overweight and Obesity

Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to compare the effects of whole-body electromyostimulation versus a conventional low-volume strength-training program, each combined with an individualized, weight-re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Body Mass Index \>25
  • presence of at least 2 cardiometabolic risk factors

Exclusion

  • Healthy persons or patients under age
  • Overweight persons without any additional cardiometabolic risk factors
  • Pregnancy, Lactation
  • Psychological disorders, epilepsy, sever neurological disorders
  • Participation in other exercise- or nutrition studies within the last 6 months
  • acute cardiovascular disease
  • malignant disease
  • Rheuma
  • Intake of anabolic drugs,
  • Skin injuries in the area of electrode placements
  • Electronic implants (defibrillator, pacemaker)
  • Persons in mental hospitals by order of authorities or jurisdiction

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03306056

Start Date

November 1 2017

End Date

September 30 2020

Last Update

October 17 2018

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Department of Medicine 1, Hector Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports,

Erlangen, Germany, 91052