Combined Effects of NMES and LIRT on Muscle Strength, Girth, and Physical Endurance in the Geriatric Population

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-85
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This study will employ a randomized controlled trial design with a pre-post design to investigate the combined effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Low-Intensity Resistance Training (LIRT) on muscle strength, muscle girth, and physical endurance in the geriatric population. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Both male and female will be added(29)

Patients with low calf muscle mass <31.5 cm for females and <33.5 cm for males will be included in this study(36).

Participants able to complete the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in ≤ 10 seconds (men) or ≤ 11 seconds (women)(37).

Participants must have ability to walk independently and absence of severe medical conditions(29).

Disqualifiers

Participants with a MoCA score of less than 26 will be excluded to ensure adequate cognitive ability to comprehend and follow the study protocol, including exercise and neuromuscular stimulation procedures (39).

Participants with any musculoskeletal issues will be excluded from this study(35).

Participants with neuromuscular disorders that may affect muscle strength or function(29).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
  • lOW intensity resistance training

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups