Golf Specific PerformanceNCT04264416
Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Golf Performance
A study testing WB-EMS in people with Golf Specific Performance and Muscle Strength, run by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, the biomechanical and motor challenge of golf should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, only very few amateur golfers carry out serious preparation and conditioning as part of a strength/stabilization program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Golf Specific Performance, Muscle Strength, Trunk Stability
- What is being tested?
- WB-EMS
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 20 Jan 2020to 31 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- golf amateurs with a history if golf > 2 years
- no WB-EMS application during the last 12 months
Who cannot join
- contraindications for WB-EMS (in doubt assessment by study physician)
- contraindications for MRI (in doubt assessment by study physician)
- resistance exercise training for more one 60 min/week during the last 12 months
- expected absence of more than one week during the intervention period (WB-EMS)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site
Institute of Medical Physics, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen, Bavaria, 91052
About this study
Official title: Effects of 16 Weeks of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Stability, Strength and Golf Performance in Amateur Golfers - A Randomized Controlled Study
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, the biomechanical and motor challenge of golf should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, only very few amateur golfers carry out serious preparation and conditioning as part of a strength/stabilization program. The main argument for this limitation is the aspect of "limited time resources". A solution to this problem could therefore be the time-effective and highly individualizable whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) technology. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 16 weeks of WB-EMSapplication on maximum strength of the lower extremities, trunk stability and (golf) handicap in male amateur golfers in a (randomized) controlled setting.
- Conditions
- Golf Specific Performance, Muscle Strength, Trunk Stability
- Being tested
- WB-EMS
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
WB-EMSDevice
Also called Whole Body Electromyostimulation
16 weeks of WB-EMS
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-Body Electromyostimulation | Experimental | 16 weeks of dynamic WB-EMS: one supervised session per week, 20 min session; impulse-frequency: 85 Hz; impulse breadth 350 µs; intermittent 4-6 s; of impulse - 4 s of impulse break; impulse intensity RPE 7 (hard+ to very hard) on Borg CR 10 Scale. Receives: Device: WB-EMS |
| Non exercising control | No intervention | ...maintained physical activity and exercise habits during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
18 hole golf score
Average golf score of 5 rounds on a 18 hole course (supervised)
Measured: through study completion, on average 4 months
Secondary outcomes (4)
Hip-/leg extensor strength
Changes of maximum dynamic hip-/leg extensor strength as determine by an isokinetic leg press
Measured: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Trunk strength
Changes of maximum isometric trunk strength (index of trunk extension/-flexion; lateral flexion and trunk rotation) as determined by an isometric testing device
Measured: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Muscle density at the mid-thigh
Muscle density at the mid-thigh as determined by MRI
Measured: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Muscle density at lumbar spine
Muscle density at the para-vertebral site as determined by MRI
Measured: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Feb 2020
- Study start20 Jan 2020
- Primary completion30 Dec 2020
- Study completion31 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Golf Specific PerformanceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical SchoolThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Carina Zink-Rückel, MSc, Principal investigator, Institute of Medical Physics, FAU, Germany
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04264416
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EMSGOLF
- Status last verified
- Jan 2021
- First submitted
- 6 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 11 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the responsible researcher \[W. Kemmler\], upon reasonable request.
Publications
Carina Zink-Rückel, Florian Rückel, Simon von Stengel, Wolfgang Kemmler. The Use of Whole Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) as a Golf Warm-Up - A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Study. Archives of Physical Health and Sports Medicine Volume 2 (2019)1: 04-12
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of 16 Weeks of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Stability, Strength and Golf Performance in Amateur Golfers - A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04264416
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMSGOLF
- Conditions
- Golf Specific Performance, Muscle Strength, Trunk Stability
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical SchoolUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, the biomechanical and motor challenge of golf should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, only very few amateur golfers carry out serious preparation and conditioning as part of a strength/stabilization program. The main argument for this limitation is the aspect of "limited time resources". A solution to this problem could therefore be the time-effective and highly individualizable whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) technology. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 16 weeks of WB-EMSapplication on maximum strength of the lower extremities, trunk stability and (golf) handicap in male amateur golfers in a (randomized) controlled setting.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-Body Electromyostimulation | Experimental | Device: WB-EMS16 weeks of dynamic WB-EMS: one supervised session per week, 20 min session; impulse-frequency: 85 Hz; impulse breadth 350 µs; intermittent 4-6 s; of impulse - 4 s of impulse break; impulse intensity RPE 7 (hard+ to very hard) on Borg CR 10 Scale. |
| Non exercising control | No intervention | –...maintained physical activity and exercise habits during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- golf amateurs with a history if golf > 2 years
- no WB-EMS application during the last 12 months
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- contraindications for WB-EMS (in doubt assessment by study physician)
- contraindications for MRI (in doubt assessment by study physician)
- resistance exercise training for more one 60 min/week during the last 12 months
- expected absence of more than one week during the intervention period (WB-EMS)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| WB-EMSAlso: Whole Body Electromyostimulation16 weeks of WB-EMS | Device | Whole-Body Electromyostimulation |
Primary outcome
18 hole golf score
Time frame: through study completion, on average 4 months
Average golf score of 5 rounds on a 18 hole course (supervised)
4 secondary outcomes
Hip-/leg extensor strength
Time frame: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Trunk strength
Time frame: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Muscle density at the mid-thigh
Time frame: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Muscle density at lumbar spine
Time frame: At baseline and after 16 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jan 2021.
- BackgroundCarina Zink-Rückel, Florian Rückel, Simon von Stengel, Wolfgang Kemmler. The Use of Whole Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) as a Golf Warm-Up - A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Study. Archives of Physical Health and Sports Medicine Volume 2 (2019)1: 04-12
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The data that support the findings of this study are available from the responsible researcher [W. Kemmler], upon reasonable request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Carina Zink-Rückel, MSc principal investigator
Institute of Medical Physics, FAU, Germany
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing WB-EMS in people with Golf Specific Performance and Muscle Strength, run by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
18 hole golf score (time frame: through study completion, on average 4 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04264416, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jan 2021.