EMS for Abdominal and Gluteal Muscle Toning

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Non-Therapeutic Body Modification

In brief

Evaluate the use of Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation for body contouring.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT03983304
Run by: Zeltiq Aesthetics
People needed: 110
Starts: 2019-05-10
Expected to finish: 2020-05-01
Last updated by the study team: 2025-05-16

Who can join

Age: 22 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Male or female ≥ 22 years and ≤65 years of age.
Subject has not had weight change exceeding 5% of body weight in the preceding month.
Subject agrees to maintain body weight within 5% during the study by not making any changes in diet or exercise routine.
Subject has a BMI ≤ 30 as determined at screening.
Subject agrees to have photographs taken of the treatment area(s) during the scheduled time periods.
Subject agrees to refrain from any new abdominal and/or gluteal muscle training exercises of the treatment area during the course of the study.
Subject agrees to avoid sun tanning during the course of the study.
Subject has read and signed the study written informed consent form.

You may not qualify if…

Subject has had a recent surgical procedure(s) in the area of intended treatment and muscle contractions may disrupt the healing process.
Subject has had an invasive fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, mesotherapy) in the area of intended treatment.
Subject needs to administer or has a known history of subcutaneous injections into the area of intended treatment (e.g., heparin, insulin) within the past month.
Subject has not had an intrauterine contraceptive device inserted or removed within the past month.
Subject has a bleeding disorder
Subject is taking or has taken diet pills or supplements within the past month.
Subject has a metal implant or active implanted device such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, intrathecal pump, hearing aids, defibrillator, or drug delivery system.
Subject agrees not to change muscle exercise routine in the treatment area (abdominal and/or gluteal) while participating in the study
Subject has pulmonary insufficiency.
Subject has a cardiac disorder.
Subject has a malignant tumor.
Subject has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.
Subject currently has a fever.
Subject is diagnosed with Grave's disease.
Subject is pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study period (in the next 9 months).
Subject is lactating or has been lactating in the past 6 months.
Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements.
Subject is currently enrolled in a clinical study of any other investigational drug or device.
Any other condition or laboratory value that would, in the professional opinion of the Investigator, potentially affect the subject's response or the integrity of the data or would pose an unacceptable risk to the subject.

Where it is running

Marina Plastic Surgery — Marina del Rey, California, United States
Innovation Research Center — Pleasanton, California, United States
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology — San Diego, California, United States
Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase — Miami, Florida, United States
The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery — Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Capital Laser & Skin Care — Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill — Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
EpiCentre Park Lane — Dallas, Texas, United States

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