Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With Foot Core Exercises: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07556198) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With Foot Core Exercises: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Turkey (Türkiye)26 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, single-blind clinical trial investigates whether adding whole-body vibration (WBV) to a supervised foot core exercise program improves ankle muscle strength, balance, and proprioception in overweight and obese young adults (BMI 25.0-39.9 kg/m²). Participants attended 24 face-to-face sessions over 8 weeks (3×/week) under physiotherapist supervision. Outcomes included isometric inversion/eversion strength (hand-held dynamometry) and instrumented balance/proprioception tests (Limits of Stability, mCTSIB, single-leg balance, single-leg proprioception) recorded by a computerized balance analysis system.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age 18-35 years; BMI 25.0-39.9 kg/m².
* Ability to stand barefoot on a firm surface ≥15 seconds single-leg (one attempt).
* Ability to perform 5 repetitions of 60° knee-flexion squat without needing rest.
* Turkish language proficiency for written and verbal communication.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any medical history requiring regular physician follow-up.
* Musculoskeletal trauma within the past 12 months.
* Use within 48 h of medications affecting musculoskeletal performance.
* Prior surgery or residual deficits from previous trauma.
* Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
* Any reported contraindication to use of a vibration platform.
* During study: pain \>3/10 on VAS; abnormal blood pressure responses during/after sessions; three consecutive absences; failure to meet progression criteria; incident illness/trauma; withdrawal request.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.