What this means
A new study will test whether electrical muscle stimulation and light resistance training work better together. It will look at strength, muscle size, and endurance in older people.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Recruiting
- Who can join
- Ages 65–85
- Where
- 1 site
The science
- Registered title
- Combined Effects of NMES and LIRT on Muscle Strength, Girth, and Physical Endurance in the Geriatric Population
- Trial ID
- NCT07646405 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Old Age; Debility
- What is tested
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, lOW intensity resistance training
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Ages
- 65 Years to 85 Years
- Dates
- First posted Jun 12, 2026 · updated Jun 12, 2026
Registry summary
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.
Sites (1)
- Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan