CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Whole-body Vibration Training

42 participantsStarted 2016-03-18

Plain-language summary

The whole-body vibration programme employed in this study partly improved the biomarkers and health beliefs of the prefrail community-dwelling older adults.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 65 years or older and living in a community * Full consciousness and able to communicate verbally * No severe cognitive disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Impaired mobility after recent surgery * Major illness such as cancer * Severe hearing impairment and inability to fully understand and follow instructions

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups for Grip strength

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks (The experimental group participated training that was conducted 3 times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration)

Pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups for 15-foot walk test speed

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks (The experimental group participated training that was conducted 3 times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration)

Pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups for One-leg standing test using the dominant leg with the eyes open

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks (The experimental group participated training that was conducted 3 times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration)

Pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups for Thirty-second chair stand test

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks (The experimental group participated training that was conducted 3 times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration)

Pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups for Two-minute step test

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks (The experimental group participated training that was conducted 3 times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04273308

SponsorNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06-25

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