Improving blood sugar control with electrical stimulation
Improving Glycemic Control With Electrical Stimulation in Mexican-Americans
This study is testing if electrical stimulation can help overweight and obese people control their blood sugar better when combined with different types of exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Texas, El Paso Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (El Paso, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT03947697 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effects of electrical stimulation on glycemic control in overweight and obese individuals. Participants will wear an accelerometer to monitor physical activity and follow a standardized diet before undergoing an 8-week intervention. They will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: a placebo/control group, a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) group, a resistance training combined with NMES group, or a resistance training only group. Pre- and post-intervention data will be collected to evaluate changes in body composition and insulin sensitivity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are overweight or obese individuals with a sedentary lifestyle and a BMI of 25 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients who are on medications affecting insulin sensitivity or those with substance abuse issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved glycemic control and weight management for patients with obesity and insulin resistance.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using electrical stimulation for improving muscle function and metabolic outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Overweight/Obese (BMI ≥25) * Sedentary Lifestyle: Physical Activity Level\<1.4 * Less than 150min/week of structured Exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Use of anti-hypertensive, lipid-lowering or insulin sensitizing medications * Excessive alcohol, drug abuse, smoking * Pregnant Women * Unwilling to adhere to the study Intervention
Where this trial is running
El Paso, Texas
- University of Texas at El Paso — El Paso, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sudip Bajpeyi, PhD
- Email: sbajpeyi@utep.edu
- Phone: 9157475461
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.