Status:
WITHDRAWN
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Elderly Patients Requiring Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
Ohio State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Velimir Matkovic
Conditions:
Neuromuscular Deficits
Musculoskeletal Deficits
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to accumulate data about the influence of whole body vibration on the functional recovery of adult patients with various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal deficits requiring p...
Detailed Description
We know that whole body vibration can cause remarkable increase in power in athletes, however, to what extent elderly and disabled individuals could benefit from it is currently unknown. Our primary g...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- A history of one of the following conditions: CVA, Parkinson's disease, incomplete spinal cord injury, frail elderly, urinary incontinence, COPD, fibromyalgia
- Patients with neuromusculoskeletal problems affecting strength, balance, and coordination
- Must have all appendages (arms and legs) intact, not an amputee
Exclusion
- Pregnancy
- Unable o participate in continuing outpatient therapy services at a location where the whole body vibration equipment is available
- Untreated deep venous thrombosis
- Other condition that will lead to poor treatment adherence
- History of join replacement of lower limbs, shoulders, or devices in the spine
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00610298
Start Date
October 1 2001
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
September 14 2016
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210