Could a zapping suit boost weight loss? new study tests muscle stimulation and diet

NCT ID NCT07675382

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether adding whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) to a calorie-restricted diet improves body composition and metabolic health in women with obesity. Participants follow an 8-week diet plan, with half also receiving twice-weekly 20-minute WB-EMS sessions using a full-body suit. Researchers measure changes in weight, body fat, muscle mass, blood sugar, cholesterol, and certain muscle-related proteins to see if the combination offers extra benefits over diet alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) plus hypocaloric diet
What this could lead to: If effective, this combination could offer a time-efficient, non-drug approach to improve weight loss and metabolic health in women with obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, 8-week study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply widely. The added benefit of WB-EMS over diet alone remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Firat University

Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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