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NCT Number: NCT04774731

Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Walking Performance in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of whole body vibration for 12 weeks on walking performance in elderly hemodialysis patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Hemodialysis

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Osaka University Hospital

Suita, Osaka, 5650871, Japan

About this study

This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to a whole-body vibration (WBV) group or controlled group. Patients in a WBV group will receive WBV training three times a week before initiation of dialysis sessions for 12 weeks. The primary outcome of the study will be the change in walking performance assessed by the timed up and go test.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Undergoing maintenance hemodialysis three times a week .

Exclusion criteria

  • Having difficulty in walking by oneself.
  • Having difficulty in receiving whole body vibration training because of cognitive impairment.
  • History of fracture of lower limb within 1 year.
  • History of total hip arthroplasty.
  • Unsuitable for participant in the trial by an attending physician.

Treatment and study plan

Whole body vibration

Other

Receiving WBV training three times a week before initiation of dialysis sessions for 12 weeks. Subjects stand on a platform of WBV for 3 minutes in every training session.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in the timed up and go test

    Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in the one-leg standing test

    Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

  2. Change in the 30-second chair-stand test

    Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Osaka University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration on Walking Performance in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 1, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 21, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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