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Effects of Lower Body EMS Training in Postmenopausal Women
Sponsor: Seoul National University
Summary
This study evaluates the effects of a 6-week lower body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training program on body composition, muscle function, and arteriosclerosis markers in postmenopausal women. Menopause is associated with a rapid decline in estrogen, which increases the risk of sarcopenia (muscle loss) and arterial stiffness (cardiovascular disease). While resistance training is effective for these conditions, participation rates among postmenopausal women are often low. This study investigates whether applying EMS during lower body resistance exercises provides superior benefits compared to resistance training alone or no intervention. Participants will be randomized into three groups: 1. Lower-body EMS combined with Resistance Training Group 2. Resistance Training Only Group 3. Control Group (No intervention) The study aims to verify the efficacy of EMS as a time-efficient and effective alternative exercise modality for improving vascular and musculoskeletal health in this population.
Official title: Effects of Lower Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Training on Body Composition, Muscle Function, and Arteriosclerosis Markers in Postmenopausal Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
39
Start Date
2025-12-26
Completion Date
2026-05-26
Last Updated
2026-02-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Lower-body Electromyostimulation (LB-EMS) device
Electrical stimulation applied to the lower body muscles (85Hz, 350µs) during the main exercise phase
Lower Body Resistance Training
A 50-minute session consisting of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of main lower body resistance training (4 types of machine-based exercises per session), and a 10-minute cool-down
Locations (1)
Seoul National University
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea