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Official title A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Whole Body Vibration Therapy With Usual Care and Usual Care to Improve Muscle Health in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07205133
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a randomized controlled trial where participants would be randomly assigned to one of 2 groups. One group would receive Whole body vibration therapy and usual care and the other group only usual care.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Volunteer or Patients aged 65 and above,
- Clinical frailty Scale (CFS) score of 3-4,
- Independently ambulating without any aid
- willingness and consent to participate in the study and ability to travel to the study-site for the measurements and interventions, and
- participants with no regular exercise habits (defined as less than 150mins/week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise and less than twice a week of...
You likely can't join if
- current active enrolment into any Day Rehab or community exercise program,
- contraindications to WBVT machine usage (see below),
- diagnosis of dementia,
- history of Diabetes Mellitus
- BMI ≤20kg/m2,
- recent hospital admissions within the last 3 months,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy Volunteer or Patients aged 65 and above,
- Clinical frailty Scale (CFS) score of 3-4,
- Independently ambulating without any aid
- willingness and consent to participate in the study and ability to travel to the study-site for the measurements and interventions, and
- participants with no regular exercise habits (defined as less than 150mins/week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise and less than twice a week of strengthening exercises)for past 3 months.
- current active enrolment into any Day Rehab or community exercise program,
- contraindications to WBVT machine usage (see below),
- diagnosis of dementia,
- history of Diabetes Mellitus
- BMI ≤20kg/m2,
- recent hospital admissions within the last 3 months,
- end stage organ failure,
- chronic diseases which are not well managed, for example, poorly controlled hypertension,
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) score II and above for patients with history of heart failure and
- MUST Score ≥1. Contraindications to WBVT: PRIMARY CONTRAINDICATIONS TO WBVT
- Pregnancy
- Acute thrombosis (acute vascular occlusion)
- Artificial joints in stimulated body regions
- Fresh fractures in stimulated body regions
- Within 3 months post surgery/procedure and/or any fresh wounds and scars in the stimulated body regions
- or if the wound healing is not yet completely finished. SECONDARY CONTRAINDICATIONS TO WBVT
- Acute inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, activated arthrosis or
- arthropathy (e.g. acute inflammation and swelling in joints).
- Acute tendinopathies in stimulated body regions (acute tendonitis)
- Acute hernias (tissue ruptures)
- Acute discopathy (acute disc-related back problem)
- Stone disease of the bile ducts and urinary tract
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Epilepsy due to secondary risk of injury
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Singapore, Singapore
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Singapore, Singapore. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.