An interventional study of Control and Standard Strength Training in Overweight and Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, sponsored by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School. Status unknown at 1 site in Germany. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-10-17.
Sponsored by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The main purpose of this study is to compare the effects of whole-body electromyostimulation versus a conventional low-volume strength-training program, each combined with an individualized, weight-reducing diet, on the cardiometabolic risk profile, muscle strength, body composition, inflammatory markers and subjective health outcomes in overweight individuals at increased cardiometabolic risk.
Exclusion Criteria:
Nutritional therapy / no exercise
Other: Control
Nutritional therapy combined with a Standard Strength Training program
Other: Standard Strength Training
Nutritional therapy combined with a low-volume Strength Training program
Other: Low-volume Strength Training
Nutritional therapy combined with Whole-Body Electromyostimulation
Other: Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS)
Individualized, weight-reducing nutritional therapy and counseling, during a study period of 12 weeks
Procedures: Nutritional therapy (individualized, weight-reducing nutritional therapy and counseling) during a study period of 12 weeks combined with a standard strength training program: * 5 strength training exercises (chest, upper/lower back, abdominals, legs) * 3 sets per exercise * time-effort per session: \~90 min * 2 training sessions per week * duration of exercise intervention: 12 weeks
Procedures: Nutritional therapy (individualized, weight-reducing nutritional therapy and counseling) during a study period of 12 weeks combined a low-volume strength training program: * 5 strength training exercises (chest, upper/lower back, abdominals, legs) * 1 set per exercise * time-effort per session: \~20 min * 2 training sessions per week * duration of exercise intervention: 12 weeks
Procedures: Nutritional therapy (individualized, weight-reducing nutritional therapy and counseling) during a study period of 12 weeks combined with WB-EMS: * time-effort per session: \~20 min * duration of exercise intervention: 12 weeks
Metabolic Syndrome Z-Score (MetS-Z-Score)
MetS-Z-Score will be calculated from each individual's measures of waist circumference, mean arterial blood pressure, triglycerides, and HDL-cholesterol, based on equations specific to sex.
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Muscle strength
Muscle strength of the five major muscle groups (chest, upper back, lower back, abdominals, legs) will be assessed by using specific strength-training devices (Butterfly, Pull-down, Hyperextension, Abdominal Crunch, Leg-Press)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Body Composition
Muscle mass, fat mass and body water will be measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF)
CRF will be assessed by measuring Maximum Oxygen uptake (VO2max)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Inflammation status
Inflammation will be assessed by measuring Levels of CRP and inflammatory cytokines and other inflammatory blood markers
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Health-related quality of life
Health-related quality of life will be assessed by using the standardized and validated EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Pain scores
Pain scores will be assessed by using the standardized and validated Chronic Pain Grade Questionnaire (CPGQ)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Perceived stress
Perceived stress will be assessed by using the standardized and validated Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
Subjective work ability
Subjective work ability will be assessed by using the standardized and validated Work Ability Index Questionnaire (WAI)
Time frame: 12 weeks (baseline to 12 week follow-up assessment)
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