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NCT Number: NCT03688932

Effects of WBV Associated With IMT on Functionality

The pre-frail elderly are a population more vulnerable to diminished functionality and future disabilities. Thus, interventions focused on the prevention of sarcopenia are indicated to prevent dysfunction in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration training associated with inspiratory muscle training on functional outcomes, balance and muscle metabolism in pre-frail elderly women.

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Key information

Conditions

Frail Elderly Syndrome

Age range

60 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Federal University of Pernambuco

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • To able to walk without assistance
  • Good understanding to carry out the proposed tests, evaluated through the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion criteria

  • Contraindication or difficulty to perform evaluation procedures
  • Users of medications that interfere with the cardiovascular and / or muscular system
  • Smokers
  • Neuromuscular or degenerative diseases
  • Pulmonary comorbidities
  • Heart diseases and labyrinthitis

Treatment and study plan

WBV + IMT

Other

The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device that provides inspiratory resistance.

WBV + IMTsham

Other

The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training sham will be performed through a device without inspiratory resistance.

WBVsham + IMTsham

Other

Whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform coupled to a device that generates non-therapeutic low frequency vibration. The simulation of inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device with no inspiratory resistance.

Primary outcomes

  1. Walking Distance

    Time frame: Change from Baseline walking distance at 3 months

    The walking distance will be assessed through the six-minute walk test.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Balance

    Time frame: Change from Baseline balance at 3 months

    Static balance and dynamic balance will be evaluated through the Tinetti test

  2. Functionality

    Time frame: Change from Baseline functionality at 3 months

    It will be evaluated through the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.

  3. Hand grip strength

    Time frame: Change from Baseline hand grip strength at 3 months

    The strength of the dominant hand will be evaluated by dynamometry.

  4. Muscle Metabolism

    Time frame: Change from Baseline muscle metabolism at 3 months

    It will be assessed through the blood lactate and glucose rate after moderate physical activity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Associated With the Inspiratory Muscle Training Program on Functional Capacity, Balance and Muscle Metabolism

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Sep 28, 2018
Registry last updated
Sep 25, 2019

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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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