The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of 12 weeks of WB-EMS either applicated passive in a supine resting position or active during slight movements compared with a non-training control group on body composition, muscle strength and QoL in patients with ulcerative colitis. Our main hypothesis is that active WB-EMS application is significantly more favorable to address our primary endpoints compared with passive application. Our secondary hypothesis is that passive WB-EMS application is significantly more favorable to address our primary endpoints compared with non-training control.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Medizinische Klinik 1, University of Erlangen-Nurnberg
Erlangen, Franconia, Germany
Lean Body Mass
Lean Body Mass (LBM) and Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass (ASMM) as assessed by Dual-Energy-x-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: 12 weeks, baseline to 12 week follow-up
Isokinetic muscle strength
Isokinetic muscle strength of the leg extensors and - flexors as assessed by a isokinetic leg strength
Time frame: 12 weeks, baseline to 12 week follow-up
Quality of Life (QoL)
QoL as assessed by inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (IBDQ-D) and Depression Scores
Time frame: 12 weeks, baseline to 12 week follow-up
Isometric muscle strength
Isometric strength of the trunk flexors.
Time frame: 12 weeks, baseline 12 week follow-up
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