The Effect of Combined Thermal and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (cTEMS) on Obesity
NCT ID: NCT01524952
Last Updated: 2012-02-02
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
12 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-12-31
2011-05-31
Brief Summary
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It is unclear whether prolonged electrical muscle stimulation can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce body fat in obese subjects. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of prolonged combined thermal and electrical muscle stimulation (cTEMS) on peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak) and body composition. We will also investigate the biochemical effects and the resultant lipolysis-related gene expression changes in adipocytes.
Methods:Eleven obese (BMI≥30) individuals will receive cTEMS in three 60-minute sessions per week for 8 weeks. Activity levels and dietary habits will be kept unchanged and controlled with an accelerometer and nutritional questionnaire. Before and after the stimulation period, functional capacity are assessed by VO2 peak, and body composition was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical impedance analyses. Lipolytic activity will be determined in abdominal adipose tissue by 24 hours of microdialysis on a sedentary day, and adipose tissue biopsies will be taken for the gene expression analysis.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Active
cTEMS
combined thermal and electrical muscle stimulation (cTEMS)
cTEMS in three 60-minute sessions per week for 8 weeks
Interventions
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combined thermal and electrical muscle stimulation (cTEMS)
cTEMS in three 60-minute sessions per week for 8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* sedentary subjects (\< 20 minutes of exercise \< 3 days per week).
* the ability to undergo exercise testing.
Exclusion Criteria
* regular medication,
* cardiovascular disease,
* pulmonary disease,
* extensive dermatological disease or other primary diseases;
* pregnant women;
* and individuals who abuse alcohol or drugs were excluded from the study
30 Years
70 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Bergen
OTHER
Haukeland University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jan Erik Nordrehaug, PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
University of Bergen
Locations
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Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, , Norway
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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2009/1273
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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