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NCT Number: NCT07246772

Effects of EMS on Strength in Sedentary Women

Abstract Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) exercise on physical performance in sedentary women.

Methods: Our study was conducted with a total of 27 sedentary women, 12 EMS, and 15 controls, aged 19-24 years. The tests administered to the participants were the Modified Push-Up Test (MPU), Hand Grip Strength Test (HS), Bent Arm Hanging Test (BAH), Single Leg Hop Tests (SLHT) [single hop for distance (SH), triple jump for distance (TH) and cross triple jump for distance (CH), medial side triple jump for distance (MSTH)], Deep squat (DS), V-Sit Flexor Test (V-sit), Sit-Up Test and Biering Sorensen (Bie-sor) tests. All tests were repeated pre-mid-post and each test period was randomized with practice cards.

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Key information

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestyle Behavior Muscle Stimulation Sedentary Behavior

Age range

19 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dr. Farivar Wellness Center

Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The inclusion criteria of the participants were determined as being between the ages of 19-24, being female, and volunteering. Exclusion criteria were those who had cardiovascular, neurological, or orthopedic disorders, were pregnant or were planning to become pregnant.

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Device

Intervention 1: Exercise + EMS Intervention Type: Device (because EMS is applied using a device)

Intervention Name: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Description: Simultaneous electrical stimulation is applied to the lower extremity muscles using an EMS device. The application lasts for 20 minutes and is performed concurrently with the exercise protocol.

Standard Exercise Protocol

Behavioral

The standard exercise protocol is applied for 20 minutes without the use of EMS. The same protocol is also applied in the EMS group.

Primary outcomes

  1. Lower extremity muscle strength

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after intervention start

    Change in lower extremity muscle strength assessed by functional performance tests at baseline, 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ondokuz Mayıs University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Lower, Upper Extremity and Core Strength in Sedentary Women

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 24, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 24, 2025

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