CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and High Impact Exercises in Postmenopausal Women

58 participantsStarted 2010-01

Plain-language summary

We investigated the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) and high-impact (HI) exercises in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density. In summary, WBV exercises are effective in preventing bone loss and WBV and HI exercise programs are effective in decreasing fall risk, increasing health-related quality of life and improving depressive symptoms

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal women aged 40-65 years old * Bone mineral density T-scores between -2.0 and -3.0 at the L1-L4, L2-L4, femoral neck, trochanter and/or total hip regions * Serum 25(OH)vitamin D level ≥ 30 ng/ml. Exclusion Criteria: * The use of any medications and/or disease that affect bone metabolism * Neuromuscular performance, and/or balance; presence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular, and/or chronic diseases that affect exercise training * Presence of an osteoporotic fracture * Presence of a musculoskeletal disease, such as an acute lumbar herniated disc and/or spondylolisthesis * Presence of gall or kidney stones, prostheses, intraocular lenses, and/or implants * Body mass index ≥35 kg/m² * Thrombosis history

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change from Baseline Bone Mineral Density at 6 months

Timeframe: baseline and 6 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03910348

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-05

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