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Can electrical pulses to the abdomen boost weight loss?

NCT ID NCT07778550

Disease control Sponsor: Dicle University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a calorie-restricted diet helps overweight and obese women lose weight and control appetite as effectively as adding daily walking. Seventy-five women aged 19-45 with a BMI of 25 or higher will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: diet alone, diet plus walking, or diet plus EMS sessions. Over six weeks, researchers will measure changes in body weight, body fat, and appetite-related feelings like hunger and fullness to see if EMS offers an alternative to exercise.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Individualized energy-restricted diet, moderate-intensity walking, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding EMS to a diet offers a practical alternative to exercise for weight loss and appetite control in women who struggle with physical activity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (75 women, 6 weeks) without long-term follow-up, so any benefits may not persist or apply broadly. EMS may cause discomfort or skin irritation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 19-45 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥25.0 kg/m² * No more than a 5% change in body weight during the previous 3 months * Premenopausal * Not participating in a regular exercise program * Applying to the center for weight management * Willing to participate and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of thrombosis or active thrombotic risk * Diagnosed hypertension * Pregnancy or lactation * Epilepsy * History of abdominal, gastric, or inguinal hernia * Cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electronic device * Metallic prostheses or large implants * Bariatric surgery within the previous 6 months * Use of pharmacological treatments that could affect weight loss, including GLP-1 receptor agonists or corticosteroids * Diabetes mellitus * Malignancy * Advanced renal or hepatic disease * Any medical condition contraindicating EMS application

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

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Obesity & overweight

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Feray ÇAĞIRAN YILMAZ

    Kayapınar, Diyarbakır, Turkey (Türkiye)

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