Exploring the health benefits of whole-body vibration exercise
Pilot Investigation on the Health Benefits of Sub Acute (12 Week) Whole-body Vibration Training
This study is testing if whole-body vibration exercise at home can help people at risk of heart disease improve their fitness and muscle health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Augusta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05097885 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot investigation aims to assess the feasibility of conducting home-based whole-body vibration (WBV) studies and to evaluate its effects on exercise capacity, vascular function, and skeletal muscle function. The study focuses on the potential of WBV as a tolerable alternative to traditional exercise methods, particularly for individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to conditions like obesity and diabetes. By examining the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved, the research seeks to understand how sub-acute WBV can reduce CVD risk through improved muscle and vascular health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old, regardless of race, who are looking for alternative exercise methods to improve their cardiovascular health.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with existing cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal diseases, as well as those with diabetic complications, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new, accessible exercise option that improves cardiovascular health and reduces disease risk for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of whole-body vibration as an exercise modality is gaining interest, this specific pilot investigation is novel and aims to explore its effects in a home-based setting.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women (\> 18 yrs old) * All races Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years old * Clinical diagnosis of hepatic, cardiovascular, or renal disease * Diabetic complications (i.e. macrovascular, microvascular, or autonomic) * Pregnancy * Direct vasoactive medications (i.e. nitrates)
Where this trial is running
Augusta, Georgia
- Augusta University/Georgia Prevention Institute/ Laboratory of Integrative and Exercise Physiology — Augusta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jacob Looney, MS
- Email: jlooney@augusta.edu
- Phone: 7067215483
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.