Effects of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle strength in young adults
Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength in Young Healthy Adults
This study is testing if using electrical muscle stimulation during workouts can help young men build more muscle strength compared to just doing regular resistance exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Balakot, KPK) |
| Trial ID | NCT06086743 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on muscle strength and bulk in young, healthy males aged 18-35 who have been training for over six months. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group that performs resistance exercises with EMS or a control group that performs the same exercises without EMS. The study aims to determine if EMS can significantly enhance muscle strength compared to traditional resistance training alone. By addressing the effectiveness of EMS in this demographic, the research seeks to fill a gap in existing literature regarding its benefits for muscle strengthening.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy males aged 18-35 who have been engaged in training for more than six months.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, structural deformities, recent injuries, or implanted medical devices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new, effective method for enhancing muscle strength in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While EMS has been widely used in physical therapy and sports training, there is limited scientific evidence specifically addressing its effectiveness in young, healthy adults, making this study a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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.
Where this trial is running
Balakot, KPK
- Chal Foundation — Balakot, Kpk, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jawad Naweed, MS-SPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Jawad Naweed, MS-SPT
- Email: jawad.naweed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923235292523
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.