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Electric pulses vs. weights: which better revitalizes cells?

NCT ID NCT07787286

Disease control Sponsor: Birjand University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two approaches—electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and traditional resistance training—to see which better improves cellular health and reduces oxidative stress in overweight and obese women aged 35 to 45. Participants will be randomly assigned to eight weeks of EMS, resistance training, or no intervention. Researchers will measure changes in a cellular health marker called phase angle, along with blood indicators of oxidative stress and muscle strength. The goal is to determine whether EMS can offer benefits similar to exercise for this population.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and progressive resistance training
What this could lead to
If effective, EMS could offer a time-efficient alternative to exercise for improving cellular health and reducing oxidative stress in people who struggle with traditional workouts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. EMS may not match the benefits of actual exercise, and individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy non-menopausal women aged 35 to 45 years Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m² Similar menstrual cycle pattern No pregnancy or lactation No continuous medication affecting fat or muscle mass (based on health and fitness questionnaire) No history of cruciate ligament injury or other upper/lower extremity injuries in the past 6 months No history of heart attack or acute cardiovascular disease No use of medications (glucocorticoids, beta-blockers, alcohol) or antioxidant supplements that could interfere with study results Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete the intervention program Absence from more than three consecutive training sessions Failure to comply with the study protocol Development of any medical condition during the study period that contraindicates continued participation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Obesity & overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand

    Birjand, South Khorasan Province, 9717434765, Iran

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