Effects of Microcurrent Treatment With and Without Resistance Exercises

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH · Sep 30, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a treatment called microcurrent therapy, both by itself and when combined with a resistance exercise program, to see how it impacts muscle strength, body composition, and overall physical ability in middle-aged adults. The aim is to help people aged 40 to 65 who do not regularly exercise, particularly those concerned about losing muscle strength as they age, a condition known as sarcopenia.

Participants in the trial will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: some will receive microcurrent treatment alone, some will do microcurrent therapy along with resistance exercises, and others will receive a sham treatment (which looks like the real treatment but has no active effect), either alone or with exercises. Those who choose to participate in the exercise program will attend two training sessions each week for six weeks, using elastic bands to help build strength. Throughout the trial, participants will undergo various measurements to track changes in their muscle and body composition. To be eligible, participants must be healthy adults between 40 and 65 years old and should not have any injuries, chronic health conditions, or be taking certain supplements that could affect physical performance.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • non-regularly trained male and female adults, aged 40 to 65 years old.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • with no musculoskeletal injuries, metabolic conditions, or diseases or currently taking medications, smoking, and nutritional supplements known to affect physical performance, muscle damage or recovery processes (e.g., creatine, whey protein, and amino acids, vitamin, or mineral supplementation, etc.) within 6 weeks prior to the start of the study.