Effects of Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Interventional study of the effectiveness of peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles in healthy individuals.

Detailed Description
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Interventional 8-week study of the effectiveness of peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles in healthy individuals. The study will include an experimental and a control group.

Official Title
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Effects of Abdominal Wall Muscle Training With or Without Additional Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Subcutaneous Fat, Muscle Strength and Postural Control

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Exercise with peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles
* Other: Exercise of the abdominal wall muscles


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: healthy adults BMI between 25,0 and 29,9 kg/m2 stable body mass with maximal variation of body mass of 2.2 kg a month prior to the inclusion in the study waist circumference above 80 cm for females and above 90 cm for males Exclusion Criteria: invasive fat reduction procedures (e.g., liposuction and mesotherapy) weight loss supplements in the month prior to the participation in the study metal implant active implanted electrical device such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, intrathecal pump, hearing aids, defibrillator, or drug delivery system

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Experimental and control group
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental<br>Exercise with peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles | Device: Exercise with peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles<br>* 8-week exercise program with peripheral magnetic stimulation, focused on abdominal wall muscles aiming to reduce subcutaneous fat, increase abdominal wall muscle strength and improve sitting postural control.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Control<br>Exercise without peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles | Other: Exercise of the abdominal wall muscles<br>* 8-week exercise program focused on abdominal wall muscles aiming to reduce subcutaneous fat, increase abdominal wall muscle strength and improve sitting postural control.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in subcutaneous fat | Subcutaneous fat thickness in the abdominal area measured via ultrasound | Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks after baseline measurement | 
| Change in maximum isometric peak torque | Maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the abdominal muscles. The measurement will be normalized to the body weight (Nm/kg). | Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks after baseline measurement | 
| Change in sitting postural control | Sitting on an unstable surface for 30 seconds | Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks after baseline measurement | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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subcutaneous fat, magnetic stimulation, abdominal muscles