Effectiveness of WB-EMS Versus HIT-Resistance Training (RT) (EMSvsHIT)

May 27, 2015 updated by: Wolfgang Kemmler, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Comparison of the Effect of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Versus High Intensity Resistance Exercise Training on Body Composition and Strength in Middle Aged Males

The main aim of the study is to determine the effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) on body composition and muscle strength compared with the "golden standard" High Intensity Resistance Exercise Training (HIT) in healthy sedentary middle aged males.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • Franconia
      • Erlangen, Franconia, Germany, 91052
        • Institute of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

25 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • male, 25 to 55 years old
  • sedentary / untrained
  • Body Mass Index 20 - 30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • absent ≥ 2 weeks during the interventional period
  • medication or diseases with relevant impact on muscle metabolism
  • conditions that prevent WB-EMS (e.g. epilepsy, cardiac pacemaker)
  • severe neurological diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Whole Body Electromyostimulation
Other: Whole Body Electromyostimulation
Supervised WB-EMS, 3 sessions in 2 weeks (1,5 sessions/week) for 14 weeks
Experimental: High Intensity Resistance Exercise Training
Supervised High Intensity Resistance Exercise 2-3 session/week/14 weeks
Other: High Intensity Resistance Exercise Training
Supervised High Intensity Resistance Exercise Training (HIT) 2-3 sessions/week for 14 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Lean Body mass
Time Frame: 14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)
Lean Body Mass as assessed by Dual Energy x-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) was determined twice, at baseline and after 14 weeks of exercise (WB-EMS or HIT)
14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass
Time Frame: 14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)
Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass (ASMM) as assessed by DXA was determined at baseline and after 14 weeks of exercise (WB-EMS or HIT)
14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Isokinetic Muscle Strength of the leg extensors and -flexors
Time Frame: 14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)
Isokinetic Muscle Strength leg extensors and -flexors as assessed by a an isokinetic leg press was determined at baseline and after 14 weeks of exercise (WB-EMS or HIT).
14 weeks (baseline to 14 week follow-up assessment)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Collaborators

Klinikum Nürnberg
Benevital Health Park, Herzogenaurach

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Wolfgang K Kemmler, PhD, Institute of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • Study Director: Simon O von Stengel, PhD, Institute of Medical, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
  • Principal Investigator: Marc Teschler, MA, Institute of Medical Physical, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 3, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 4, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

March 5, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • EMSvsHIT
  • IMP_FAU (Other Identifier: Institute of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg)

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