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NCT Number: NCT01635673

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Exercise on Metabolic Systems in Latino Boys

The purpose of this study is to determine if whole body vibration exercise improves insulin/glucose dynamics and bone metabolism in Latino Boys.

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Key information

Conditions

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Exercise on Metabolic Systems Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

8 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

USC Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Clinical Exercise Research Center

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Boy 8-10 years of age
  • Tanner Stage I
  • Age and gender BMI > 85th percentile
  • Hispanic descent( all four grandparents of Hispanic descent)

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute or chronic illness
  • Any condition known to influence body composition, or insulin/glucose dynamics
  • Musculoskeletal disease, injury, or orthopedic condition that would prevent exercise

Treatment and study plan

Exercise intervention

Other

Whole body vibration exercise 3 times per week

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood insulin

    Time frame: Baseline and week 10

    Change in basal insulin levels

Secondary outcomes

  1. Bone Density

    Time frame: Baseline and week 10

    Change in bone mineral density

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern California

Other

Registry information

Acronym: VIBES

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jul 9, 2012
Registry last updated
Jul 9, 2012

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