Whole Body Vibration in Chronic Stroke

NCT ID: NCT01822704

Last Updated: 2013-04-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

81 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-03-31

Study Completion Date

2015-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of a 10-week whole body vibration training program on physical functioning, societal participation and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke. It is hypothesized that the whole body vibration program will induce significantly more gain in physical functioning, societal participation, and quality of life in chronic stroke patients, compared with the control group.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Control

This group will undergo three 45-minute exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks. No whole body vibration will be given.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Leg exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Low intensity vibration

This group will receive three 45-minute whole body vibration training sessions for 10 consecutive weeks. The vibration will be of low intensity (frequency: 20 Hertz, amplitude: 1mm).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Low intensity whole body vibration

Intervention Type DEVICE

Leg exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

High intensity vibration

This group will receive three 45-minute whole body vibration training sessions per week for 10 consecutive weeks.The vibration will be of higher intensity than the low intensity vibration group (frequency: 30 Hertz, amplitude: 1mm).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

High intensity whole body vibration

Intervention Type DEVICE

Leg exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Interventions

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Low intensity whole body vibration

Intervention Type DEVICE

High intensity whole body vibration

Intervention Type DEVICE

Leg exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of a hemispheric stroke
* chronic stroke (onset of 6 months or more)
* aged 18 years or older
* medically stable
* able to stand for at least 1 minute with hand support
* Abbreviated Mental Test score at 6 or more
* Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment leg or foot score less than 7 points

Exclusion Criteria

* recurrent stroke
* brainstem or cerebellar stroke
* other neurological conditions
* significant musculoskeletal conditions (e.g. amputations)
* vestibular disorders
* peripheral vascular disease
* other serious illnesses
* other contraindications to exercise.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Marco Yiu-Chung Pang

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Marco YC Pang, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Locations

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Hong Kong

Central Contacts

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Marco YC Pang, PhD

Role: CONTACT

852-2766-7156

Facility Contacts

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Alan Liao, MPT

Role: primary

852-2766-4845

References

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Lau RW, Yip SP, Pang MY. Whole-body vibration has no effect on neuromotor function and falls in chronic stroke. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Aug;44(8):1409-18. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31824e4f8c.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22330025 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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HSEARS20130209001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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