Effects of Lower Body EMS Training in Postmenopausal Women

This study evaluates the effects of a 8-week lower body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training program on body composition, muscle function, and arteriosclerosis markers in postmenopausal women. Menopause is associated with a rapid decline in estrogen, which increases the risk of sarcopenia (muscle loss) and arterial stiffness (cardiovascular disease). While resistance training is effective for these conditions, participation rates among postmenopausal women are often low. This study investigates whether applying EMS during lower body resistance exercises provides superior benefits compared to resistance training alone or no intervention. Participants will be randomized into three groups: 1. Lower-body EMS combined with Resistance Training Group 2. Resistance Training Only Group 3. Control Group (No intervention) The study aims to verify the efficacy of EMS as a time-efficient and effective alternative exercise modality for improving vascular and musculoskeletal health in this population.

NCT Number	NCT07385534
Lead Sponsor	Seoul National University
Conditions	Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Postmenopausal Women, Body Composition, Muscle Function
Enrollment	38 participants
Start Date	2026-01-23
Primary Completion	2026-06-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-15