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NCT Number: NCT04637789

The Whole Body Vibration for Sarcopenic Hospitalized Patients Aged 80+ Years

Resistance training have been recommended for sarcopenic patients. However, the whole body vibration training would further benefit for sarcopenic patients on the basis of resistance training remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of the whole body vibration training on improving the mobility of elderly patients with sarcopenia. The whole body vibration involves different frequencies that can improve muscle strength and keep aged upright, including the legs and core. These kinds of exercises can improve stability and help prevent falls.

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Key information

Conditions

Sarcopenia Atrophy Muscular Atrophy Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

80 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

West China Hospital，Sichuan University

Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Sarcopenia defined by the Asia Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS)
  • Agree to participant this study and sign the informed consent
  • Aged 80 years or over

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who could not follow the training plan due to cognitive impairment, emotional problems or any other reasons;
  • Severe heart and lung diseases;
  • Renal insufficiency;
  • Any type of tumor;
  • Bedridden patients

Treatment and study plan

the whole body vibration

Behavioral

most people stand on the platform with knees bent at about a 30-degree angle, while the surface beneath their feet vibrates an astounding 30 times per second.

Resistance training

Behavioral

Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity,bands, weighted bars or dumbbells.

Primary outcomes

  1. The change of activities of daily living

    Time frame: 3 Months

    Basic activities of daily living (BADL) assessed by Barthel Index

Secondary outcomes

  1. The change of usual gait speed

    Time frame: 3 Months

  2. The change of handgrip strength

    Time frame: 3 Months

  3. The change of the score of Short Physical Performance Battery

    Time frame: 3 Months

  4. The change of the score of Timed Up and Go test

    Time frame: 3 Months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yuxiang Liang

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of The Whole Body Vibration for Treating Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Patients Aged 80 Years and Older

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 20, 2020
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2021

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