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Effects of Home Base Whole-body Vibration in Osteoarthritis. (VIBE-Rx2)

United States30 participantsStarted 2025-04-25

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this proposal is to understand how the Vibrant Health Ultimate whole-body vibration (WBV) machine affects pain and inflammation in older adults. The investigators' hypothesize that sub-acute (12 weeks) WBV will lead to improvement in the level of knee pain and improve vascular function via a decrease in systemic inflammation.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic Osteoarthritic knee pain for at least 6 months. * Mean and women * Ages 40-75 years old Exclusion Criteria: * \<40 years old or \>75 years old * History of balance issues * History of falls * Epilepsy * Pregnancy * The use of whole-body vibration in the past 6 months * Previous knee surgery within last 3 years * Unable to stand for at least 20 minutes (for whole body vibration training)

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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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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 in Pain Pressure Threshold assessed using the Jtech Medical Echo Algometer

Timeframe: pre-treatment baseline and following 12 weeks sub-acute whole-body vibration

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06058169

SponsorAugusta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-01

Contact for this trial

Jacob Looney, MS

7067215483 jlooney@augusta.edu

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