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Whole Body Vibration in Middle Aged Men

Saudi Arabia34 participantsStarted 2024-10-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week Whole Body Vibration (WBV) intervention on Bone Mineral Density (BMD), hand grip strength, and vitamin D levels in middle-aged men. Findings from this study will contribute to understanding whether WBV is a viable alternative to conventional exercise, especially for those with limitations in physical activity. Study Objectives: • Primary Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an 8-week WBV intervention in improving BMD, hand grip strength, and vitamin D levels compared to a placebo intervention.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged 50 years or older * Participants with physical activity or exercise program involvement * Participants with no history of serious medical conditions such as tumors, fractures, epilepsy, cardiac disease, or stroke within the past year. * Participants must be non-smokers and not receiving hormone or calcium supplement therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Participants unable to stand on the WBV platform * Participants with conditions contraindicating vibration therapy * Participants participating in other clinical trials

What they're measuring

Bone Density

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Grip Strength

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Vitamin D

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06644469

SponsorJouf University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-01

Contact for this trial

Fahad Alanazi, PhD

00966503409217 Fsalenezi@ju.edu.sa

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