NCT01523600

Whole Body Vibration Training Among Older People Using Sheltered Housing

Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Physical Functioning and Risk of Falling in Older People Using Sheltered Housing

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: Phase 4
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 130 (actual)
• Sponsor: UKK Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this randomised (double-blind) controlled exercise intervention trial is to determine whether the whole body vibration (WBV) training can effectively improve physical functioning of older people living in or regularly using services of sheltered housing, reduce their fear of falling, and prevent falling. The study comprises a 10-week training period and a 10-month follow-up period.

Conditions

• Falls
• Physical Performance
• Fear of Falling

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Whole body vibration training	The intervention comprises a 10-week individually supervised, progressive WBV training done twice a week on a side-alternating device with simultaneous body transferring and slight squatting exercises. At the week one, the duration of a single training bout is 1 x 1 min, and the number of 1 min bouts is weekly increased by one until five bouts is reached. During weeks 4 - 10, the training comprises 5 x 1 min bouts with 1 min rest periods between. During weeks 1 to 3, vibration frequencies are 12 and 18 Hz, which are used alternately. Thereafter, also 26 Hz may be used instead of 18 Hz. In addition, the amplitude of vibration is increased progressively according to a specified protocol. A detailed training diary is kept.
BEHAVIORAL	Wellness group	The intervention comprises a 10-week supervised group training done once a week with the focus on stretching and flexibility exercises done mostly in a sitting position. The duration of a single training session is 45 minutes. A training diary is kept.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-10-01
• Primary completion: 2014-03-01
• Completion: 2016-12-01
• First posted: 2012-02-01
• Last updated: 2016-05-11

Locations

4 sites across 1 country: Finland