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WB-EMS and Diet Effects on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Markers, and Myokines in Obese Women

26 giugno 2026 aggiornato da: Murat Açık, Firat University

Effects of an Eight-Week Whole-Body Electromyostimulation and Diet Program on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Markers, and the Myokines Irisin and Betatrophin in Women With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) combined with a hypocaloric diet on body composition, cardiometabolic markers, and serum levels of the myokines irisin and betatrophin (ANGPTL8) in women with obesity. Participants were randomly assigned to either a diet-only group or a diet plus WB-EMS group. WB-EMS sessions were conducted twice weekly (20-25 minutes per session) over 8 weeks. The primary outcomes included BMI, body fat percentage, lean body mass, fasting blood glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c, lipid profile, CRP, and serum irisin and betatrophin concentrations. The study aimed to evaluate whether WB-EMS adds metabolic and myokine-related benefits beyond those achieved by dietary restriction alone in obese women.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Completato

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

This study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to investigate the effects of an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) combined with a hypocaloric diet on body composition, cardiometabolic markers, and serum levels of the myokines irisin and betatrophin (ANGPTL8) in women with obesity.

Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) Diet-only group (control): received a hypocaloric diet prescription without exercise training; (2) WB-EMS + Diet group (intervention): received the same hypocaloric diet plus WB-EMS training sessions conducted twice weekly (20-25 minutes per session) over 8 weeks.

Body composition assessments included body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, fat mass, fat-free mass, and waist circumference, measured using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody 270). Cardiometabolic markers assessed included fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Serum irisin and betatrophin concentrations were measured at baseline and post-intervention using ELISA.

The primary aim was to evaluate whether WB-EMS combined with dietary restriction provides additional metabolic and myokine-related benefits beyond those achieved by dietary restriction alone in obese women.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Effettivo)

44

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult women aged 18-65 years
  • BMI >= 30 kg/m2 (obesity)
  • Sedentary lifestyle (no regular physical activity for the past 6 months)
  • Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, or implanted pacemaker/defibrillator
  • Active cancer or ongoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy
  • Use of medications affecting body weight or metabolic parameters
  • Prior WB-EMS training experience
  • Skin conditions contraindicating electrode use

Piano di studio

Questa sezione fornisce i dettagli del piano di studio, compreso il modo in cui lo studio è progettato e ciò che lo studio sta misurando.

Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Comparatore attivo: Diet Only
Participants received an 8-week individualized hypocaloric diet program only. The diet was prescribed based on the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation with a 500 kcal/day deficit.
An individualized hypocaloric diet with a 500 kcal/day deficit calculated using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, prescribed to both study arms for 8 weeks.
Sperimentale: Diet + WB-EMS
Participants received an 8-week individualized hypocaloric diet program combined with whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) training. The diet was prescribed based on the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation with a 500 kcal/day deficit. WB-EMS sessions were performed twice per week for 20 minutes using a full-body electrostimulation suit.
An individualized hypocaloric diet with a 500 kcal/day deficit calculated using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, prescribed to both study arms for 8 weeks.
WB-EMS training was performed twice per week for 8 weeks, with 20-minute sessions using a full-body electrostimulation suit. Stimulation parameters: frequency 85 Hz, pulse width 350 µs, intermittent mode (4 s on / 4 s off), with simultaneous dynamic exercises.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Body Weight
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in body weight (kg) measured by multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analyser (InBody 270) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in body mass index (BMI, kg/m²) measured by multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analyser (InBody 270) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Body Fat Percentage
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in body fat percentage (%) measured by multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analyser (InBody 270) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Fat Mass
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in fat mass (kg) measured by multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analyser (InBody 270) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Fat-Free Mass (Lean Body Mass)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in fat-free mass / lean body mass (kg) measured by multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analyser (InBody 270) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Waist Circumference
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in waist circumference (cm) measured by standard anthropometric tape from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) measured by standard automated clinical chemistry platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Serum Insulin
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in serum insulin (µIU/mL) measured by immunoassay platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in HOMA-IR (calculated as fasting insulin x fasting glucose / 405) from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in HbA1c (%) measured by immunoassay platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Total Cholesterol (TC)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in total cholesterol (mg/dL) measured by standard automated clinical chemistry platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Triglycerides (TG)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in serum triglycerides (mg/dL) measured by standard automated clinical chemistry platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) measured by standard automated clinical chemistry platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
HDL Cholesterol (HDL-C)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) measured by standard automated clinical chemistry platform from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in serum C-reactive protein (mg/L) measured by high-sensitivity immunoassay from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Serum Irisin
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in serum irisin levels (ng/mL) measured by ELISA from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Serum Betatrophin (ANGPTL8)
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in serum betatrophin (ANGPTL8) levels (ng/mL) measured by ELISA from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Systolic Blood Pressure
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in systolic blood pressure (mmHg) measured by sphygmomanometer after 10 minutes of rest from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Lasso di tempo: 8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)
Changes in diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) measured by sphygmomanometer after 10 minutes of rest from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
8 weeks (baseline to post-intervention)

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Collaboratori

Investigatori

  • Direttore dello studio: Fazilet Erman, Dr, Firat University
  • Direttore dello studio: Feray Cagiran Yilmaz, Dr, Dicle University
  • Direttore dello studio: Esra Das, Msc, Firat University

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Effettivo)

1 maggio 2025

Completamento primario (Effettivo)

1 marzo 2026

Completamento dello studio (Effettivo)

1 marzo 2026

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

17 giugno 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

26 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

30 giugno 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

30 giugno 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

26 giugno 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 giugno 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • FU_MAcik_WB-EMS_2025
  • 30456 (Altro identificatore: Firat Univ. Non-Interventional Research Ethics Comm.)

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

Descrizione del piano IPD

Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to institutional privacy policies.

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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