Status:

COMPLETED

Whole Body Vibration - a New Therapeutic Approach to Improve Muscle Function in CF

Lead Sponsor:

University of Cologne

Conditions:

Cystic Fibrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on muscle function in adult CF-patients.

Detailed Description

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common chronic hereditary disease in Caucasians. Due to improved therapy and better understanding of the disease, life expectancy has risen to an average of 38 years a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • clinical diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
  • age older than 18 years

Exclusion

  • hypersplenic syndrome
  • acute arthritis or osteomyelitis

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

August 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00388466

Start Date

June 1 2005

End Date

August 1 2006

Last Update

October 16 2006

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CF Center Cologne, University Children's Hospital

Cologne, Germany, 50924