Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength

Muscle Strength Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength in Young Healthy Adults

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06086743
• Other study ID #: REC/MS-PT/01614 MUHAMMAD FAHAD
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 3, 2023
• Est. completion date: April 15, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: October 2023
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: Jawad Naweed, MS-SPT
• Phone: +923235292523
• Email: jawad.naweed[@]riphah.edu.pk
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Description:

The Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a popular technique in the fields of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sports training for decades. EMS involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions, which can help prevent muscle atrophy, improve blood flow to the area, and promote healing. It has also been used to increase muscle strength and endurance, making it an effective tool for rehabilitation and sports training.

Some research has suggested that EMS may improve muscle mass, but this is likely to be a result of increased muscle activation and recruitment, rather than actual muscle hypertrophy (i.e., an increase in the size of individual muscle fibers). In other words, EMS may help to strengthen existing muscle fibers and improve muscle tone, but it is unlikely to result in significant increases in muscle size

The aim of this study is to investigate the potential effects of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training on muscle strength in young and healthy adults. EMS involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions, and it has been suggested as a time-efficient and effective method for increasing muscle strength and overall fitness. However, there is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of EMS training on muscle strength in young and healthy adults. Therefore, this study aims to address this gap in the literature by examining the effects of EMS training on muscle strength in this population.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 64
• Est. completion date: April 15, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: February 15, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Male
• Age group: 18 Years to 35 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male.

• 18-35 years.

• Training for more than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any systemic disease.

• Any musculoskeletal disorder.

• Any structural deformity.

• Recent injury or trauma.

• Individuals with implanted medical devices.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Muscle Strength

Intervention

Other:
• Experimental Group
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.
• Control Group
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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Chal Foundation	Balakot	KPK

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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
Primary	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
Primary	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	Muscle Flexibility	Bicep flexibility can be measured using a special test called the Bicep Flexibility Test. This test is designed to assess the flexibility of the bicep muscle and the range of motion of the shoulder joint.; Triceps flexibility can be measured through a special test called the Triceps Brachii Stretch Test. This test is commonly used in sports and fitness settings to assess the flexibility of the triceps muscle.	6 Weeks