Semi-Recumbent Vibration Therapy in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Sarcopenia, Aging

In brief

This proposed prospective study will evaluate whether a novel exercise approach, seated vibration therapy, can improve function in the target population of older adults. Therefore, the primary aim of this pilot is to examine the effect of vibration therapy on muscle function (balance, muscle power and strength) and muscle mass.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02533063

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

32

Starts

2015-11-01

Expected to finish

2017-02-15

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-02

Who can join

Age: 70 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men and women age ≥ 70 years
• Able and willing to sign informed consent
• Able to stand without assistance
• Able and willing to train for 10 minutes, 3 times per week
• Total SPPB score of ≤ 9 or ≤ 2 in any of the three tests included in the SPPB

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive impairment to the degree that it limits the ability of signing informed consent
• Unable to sit upright for 10 minutes
• History of injury or surgery within the prior six months which limits the ability to ambulate
• Major illness that might cause missed training sessions or visits.

Where it is running

• Jewish Home and Care Center — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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