Shock therapy for seniors? tiny study tests EMS + workout for menopause muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07628790

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether adding lower-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to resistance training is feasible and helpful for inactive postmenopausal women aged 50-70. Sixteen women will do 12 exercise sessions over 6 weeks, with half also receiving EMS. Researchers will check if the combo improves muscle mass, strength, artery health, and heart rate control. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Electrical muscle stimulation device combined with resistance training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help postmenopausal women maintain muscle strength and heart health without extra effort.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 16 people, so results may not apply widely. The added benefit of EMS over exercise alone is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTONOMIC FUNCTION BODY COMPOSITION POST MENOPAUSAL RESISTANCE EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seoul National University

Seoul, Seoul, 08826, South Korea

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