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The Application of Microcurrent in Athletes

NCT03477747 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2019-04-17

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Summary

The aim of this investigation is to analyse the potential benefits of wearing a new commercially available microcurrent device combined with different exercise training modalities on exercise outcomes, body composition, recovery including muscle damage, general markers of health and immune function in athletes.

Conditions

  • Training Group, Sensitivity

Interventions

DEVICE

Microcurrent

Microcurrent based treatments have been proposed more than 30 years. The manufacturer initially should calibrate the microcurrent devices. There is no physical sensation associated with microcurrent based treatments as the strength of the current is not high enough to stimulate sensory nerve fibres. The application of electric fields and currents similar to those generated within the body can substantially change the cell structure and the metabolic behaviour of cells. For example, the application of microcurrent increases the number of organelles responsible for cellular activities; it increases concentrations of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and amino acid transport; promotes protein synthesis; fastens regrowth of atrophied soleus muscle and would also activate hormone-sensitive lipase which can increase lipolysis from the internal and external adipose tissue. The microcurrent treatment with training would maximize exercise and recovery outcomes in athletes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arc Family

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Greenwich

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fernando Naclerio, Ph D · University of Greenwich

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-01-02
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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