Immediate whole-body vibration effects on heart and fitness in overweight young women
Immediate Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Cardiovascular Response and Functional Capacity in Overweight/Obese Young Women
This will test whether a short session of whole-body vibration can change heart and fitness measures in sedentary overweight or obese women aged 18–25.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jouf) |
| Trial ID | NCT07263243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Sedentary women with BMI 25–40 and normal blood pressure receive either a brief whole-body vibration session or a sham vibration, with cardiovascular and functional capacity measures taken immediately before and after the session. The protocol excludes anyone with chronic disease, cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular conditions, pacemakers, pregnancy, or current smoking, and limits participants to 18–25-year-old females who do not regularly exercise. The intervention aims to detect immediate physiological and performance changes rather than long-term outcomes. The trial is sponsored by Cairo University and conducted at Jouf University, requiring in-person attendance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are sedentary females aged 18–25 with BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2 who are normotensive and free of chronic medical conditions.
Not a fit: People with chronic diseases, cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular disorders, pacemakers, current smokers, pregnant women, or those already in regular exercise programs are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could offer a quick, low-impact way to temporarily improve cardiovascular responses and functional capacity in sedentary overweight young women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small trials of whole-body vibration have shown mixed but sometimes promising short-term effects on muscle function and circulation, though larger confirmatory trials are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Females aged 18 to 25. * normotensive (\<140/90 mmHg). * Their BMI was from 25 to 40 kg/m2. * Sedentary (≤ 90min of regular exercise per week). Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously diagnosed with any chronic disease. * Cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular conditions. * Participating in any exercise program. * Patients with a pacemaker. * Pregnancy. * Smoking.
Where this trial is running
Jouf
- Jouf University — Jouf, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rokaia Ali Toson Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Assistant Professor
- Email: Rokaiazain@yahoo.com
- Phone: +2/01061259678
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.