Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Different Devices on Bone and Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women

Launched by UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE DO PARANA · Jan 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on bone and muscle health in postmenopausal women. As women go through menopause, they often experience a decrease in bone density and muscle mass, which can lead to a higher risk of falls and a lower quality of life. The trial aims to see how different types of vibration therapy—using either triplanar (synchronous) or side-alternating devices—affect these health factors over a period of 12 months. Participants will be assessed on their bone density, muscle mass, physical performance, and overall quality of life at the beginning, six months in, and at the end of the study.

To be eligible for this trial, women must be postmenopausal, meaning they haven't menstruated for at least a year, and they should not have been regularly exercising for the past six months. Additionally, they should be able to perform daily tasks independently and have no serious medical conditions that would interfere with the study. Over the course of the trial, participants will attend sessions three times a week, where they'll engage in WBV exercises and undergo various assessments to track their progress. This study hopes to provide valuable insights into improving health and quality of life for postmenopausal women.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being postmenopausal (without menstruating for at least 12 months);
• • Not performing physical exercise systematically for at least 6 months;
• • Not needing assistance to carry out daily tasks;
• • Do not present serious cognitive problems that make it impossible to understand simple commands;
• • Do not have serious dysfunctions or implants in the spine, hips or lower limbs;
• • Not have neurological diseases or diseases that affect bone metabolism;
• • Do not have vascular diseases, arrhythmia, use a pacemaker, suffer from epilepsy or seizures;
• • No diseases/problems that affect the retina;
• • Do not present severe labyrinthitis or vertigo;
• • Not using medication/supplements to increase bone and/or muscle mass for at least 6 months;
• • Have not undergone cancer treatment in the last 5 years.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Withdraw from participating in the study for any reason;
• • Present adverse events during interventions that cannot be controlled.