Effect of vibration therapy on hip muscles in healthy children
Effect of Vibration Therapy on Hip Girdle Muscles in Healthy People
This study is testing if whole-body vibration therapy can improve hip muscle activity in healthy children aged 5 to 15 to help prevent hip dislocation in kids with severe cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT05831904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial is a prospective pilot study aimed at understanding how whole-body vibration affects the hip girdle muscles in healthy children. Participants aged 5 to 15 will engage in activities like walking and jumping while their muscle activity is monitored using surface electromyography (sEMG). The study will compare muscle activity before and after exposure to vibration therapy to assess its impact. The ultimate goal is to develop a new intervention protocol to prevent hip dislocation in patients with severe cerebral palsy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children aged 5 to 15 years.
Not a fit: Children with cerebral palsy, muscle paralysis, or those who have undergone hip joint surgery will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to innovative preventive strategies for hip dislocation in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel, similar studies exploring vibration therapy have shown promising results in muscle activation and rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children (5 to 15 years old) Exclusion Criteria: * Children with cerebral palsy, muscle paralysis, developmental or congenital hip joint abnormalities * Children who underwent hip joint surgery
Where this trial is running
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine — Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ju Seok Ryu, M.D. PhD
- Email: jseok337@snu.ac.kr
- Phone: +82-31-787-7739
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.