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NCT03947697 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Improving Glycemic Control With Electrical Stimulation
A NA study of Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03947697: Recruiting NA study of Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso.
NCT03947697 is a NA study of Obesity and Overweight that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Texas, El Paso. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03947697, a NA study of Obesity and Overweight, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Once written consent is obtained, the participant will be provided with an accelerometer to be worn for 7 days to assess current physical activity levels. Subjects will be provided with a standardized diet (55/15/30% CHO/PRO/FAT) prior to collection of pre-intervention data of insulin sensitivity. Individuals will then participate in an 8-week electrical stimulation intervention (30min/day, 3x/week) and randomized into placebo/control, NMES, resistance training combined with NMES (RT +NMES), or resistance training (RT) group (n=15 per group), followed by collection of post-intervention data. The control group will receive electrical stimulation up to sensory level, the NMES group will receive stimulation up to tolerable intensity to induce visible muscle contraction, the RT+ NMES will receive stimulation up to tolerable intensity during resistance training, and the RT group will only receive exercise training. Pre-and post-intervention data includes measurements for body composition, resting metabolic rate, VO2max, insulin sensitivity, and comprehensive blood work.
Primary Outcome
Insulin Sensitivity will be measured through repeated blood sampling during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Sensory)
- DEVICE Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- OTHER Resistance Training
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-08-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03947697 shows while recruiting
NCT03947697 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Sensory) is the first listed.
NCT03947697 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03947697 about?
NCT03947697 is a clinical study titled "Improving Glycemic Control With Electrical Stimulation". Once written consent is obtained, the participant will be provided with an accelerometer to be worn for 7 days to assess current physical activity levels. Subjects will be provided with a standardized diet (55/15/30% CHO/PRO/FAT) prior to collection of pre-intervention data of insulin sensitivity. I...
What is the current status of trial NCT03947697?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2022-08-09. Estimated completion is 2027-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03947697 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Overweight, Insulin Resistance.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03947697?
The interventions under investigation include: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Sensory) (DEVICE), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (DEVICE), Resistance Training (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03947697?
This trial is sponsored by University of Texas, El Paso, which has 17 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03947697 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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