Plantar Stimulation and Whole-Body Vibration for Muscle Activation in Young Adults
Official title: Study on the Activation Effect of Vibration Training Under Plantar Stimulation and Baduanjin on Lower Limb Muscles
Run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · NCT07811674 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how whole-body vibration, plantar stimulation on different parts of the foot, and a Baduanjin heel-raise affect lower-limb muscle activity in young adults with flat feet or normal feet.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07811674 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
College students aged 18–25 with flat feet or normal feet who consent to participate and pass safety screening.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not experience changes in muscle activation or who experience discomfort may not derive immediate benefit from these specific conditions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This exploratory, self-controlled crossover study will measure immediate changes in lower-limb muscle activation using surface electromyography as participants experience several conditions: whole-body vibration alone, whole-body vibration with regional plantar stimulation, and a Baduanjin heel-raise exercise. Participants are classified by foot type (flat feet vs. normal feet) and complete all conditions in a balanced order. The goal is to generate preliminary mechanistic data on neuromuscular responses and foot discomfort to inform future rehabilitation and training studies. The study is not designed to assess long-term outcomes or treatment efficacy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform future designs of foot- and vibration-based training programs to optimize muscle activation.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has explored vibration and foot stimulation for neuromuscular effects, but this exact combination in young adults is relatively exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. College students aged 18 to 25, regardless of gender 2. agree to participate in the study and voluntarily sign the informed consent form 3. and are deemed suitable to participate in this study by the researchers. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Persons with severe cardiovascular diseases, motor dysfunction or cognitive disorders 2. persons who have suffered severe trauma or been hospitalized recently and are unsuitable for exercise testing 3. persons with congenital lower limb or spinal deformities affecting foot posture other than flatfoot 4. persons with a medical history of muscular, neurological or skeletal system disorders affecting foot posture other than flatfoot 5. persons deemed ineligible to participate in this study by the investigators
Where it's running
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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: chao chen, PhD — Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Study coordinator: chao chen, PhD
- Email: chenchao@smu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86-20-62787238
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.