Improving metabolism with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: A Novel Treatment for Improving Metabolism
This study is testing if neuromuscular electrical stimulation can help overweight and obese people improve their insulin resistance and metabolism.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Texas, El Paso Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (El Paso, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06722391 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on improving insulin resistance in overweight and obese individuals. Participants will wear an accelerometer to track physical activity and follow a standardized diet before undergoing an 8-week intervention. They will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: a control group receiving sensory-level stimulation, an NMES group with higher intensity stimulation, a resistance training combined with NMES group, or a resistance training only group. The study aims to assess changes in insulin sensitivity before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are overweight or obese individuals with a sedentary lifestyle and limited structured exercise.
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 significantly improve metabolic health and insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of NMES for metabolic improvement is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing muscle function and metabolic outcomes.
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.