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Testing whole body vibration to help muscles in older adults

Recruiting · Changi General Hospital

What this means

This is a planned study that is still recruiting people, so no results exist yet. It will compare vibration therapy plus usual care with usual care alone.

Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.

Status
Recruiting
Who can join
Ages 65 and over
Where
1 site

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The science

Registered title
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Whole Body Vibration Therapy With Usual Care and Usual Care to Improve Muscle Health in Older Adults
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
interventional
Conditions
Aging, Frailty, Sarcopenia, Muscle Strength, Muscle Function, Muscle Mass
What is tested
Whole Body Vibration Training, Otago Exercise
Sponsor
Changi General Hospital
Ages
65 Years to no maximum
Dates
First posted Oct 3, 2025 · updated Apr 15, 2026

Registry summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial where participants would be randomly assigned to one of 2 groups. One group would receive Whole body vibration therapy and usual care and the other group only usual care. Measurements of muscle mass, strength and function would be taken before the interventions, and at 2 other points after interventions. Differences in the outcomes between the two groups would be analysed.

Sites (1)

  • Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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