Combined Effects of NMES and LIRT on Muscle Strength, Girth, and Physical Endurance in the Geriatric Population
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Old Age; Debility
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University · Other
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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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:• Age: 65 to 85 (35)
* 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 seco…
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