Improving Glycemic Control With Electrical Stimulation

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, EL PASO · May 9, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how electrical stimulation can help improve blood sugar control in Mexican-Americans who are overweight or obese. The researchers want to see if different types of exercise, combined with electrical stimulation, can make a difference in health markers like insulin sensitivity and body composition. Participants will be placed in one of four groups: a control group that receives mild stimulation, a group that gets stronger stimulation to make muscles contract, a group that combines resistance training with stimulation, or a group that only does resistance training.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be between the ages of 18 and 65, have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, and lead a mostly sedentary lifestyle (doing less than 150 minutes of structured exercise each week). During the trial, participants will wear a device to track their activity for a week, follow a standard diet, and then take part in an 8-week program with electrical stimulation and exercise. Throughout the study, measurements will be taken to assess their health improvements. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you or someone you know fits the criteria, this could be a great opportunity to help improve health outcomes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Overweight/Obese (BMI ≥25)
• • Sedentary Lifestyle: Physical Activity Level\<1.4
• • Less than 150min/week of structured Exercise
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Use of anti-hypertensive, lipid-lowering or insulin sensitizing medications
• • Excessive alcohol, drug abuse, smoking
• • Pregnant Women
• • Unwilling to adhere to the study Intervention