Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Bone Mineral Density, Hand Grip Strength, and Vitamin D Levels in Middle-Aged Men: a Preliminary Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Bone Density
- Sponsor
- Jouf University
- Enrollment
- 34
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Bone Density
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week Whole Body Vibration (WBV) intervention on Bone Mineral Density (BMD), hand grip strength, and vitamin D levels in middle-aged men. Findings from this study will contribute to understanding whether WBV is a viable alternative to conventional exercise, especially for those with limitations in physical activity.
Study Objectives:
• Primary Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an 8-week WBV intervention in improving BMD, hand grip strength, and vitamin D levels compared to a placebo intervention.
Investigators
Fahad Alanazi
Assistant professor
Jouf University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male participants aged 50 years or older
- •Participants with physical activity or exercise program involvement
- •Participants with no history of serious medical conditions such as tumors, fractures, epilepsy, cardiac disease, or stroke within the past year.
- •Participants must be non-smokers and not receiving hormone or calcium supplement therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants unable to stand on the WBV platform
- •Participants with conditions contraindicating vibration therapy
- •Participants participating in other clinical trials
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Bone Density
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Changes in BMD (measured by DXA scanner),
Vitamin D
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Vitamin D levels (measured by high-performance liquid chromatography).
Grip Strength
Time Frame: 8 weeks
hand grip strength (measured by a hand-held dynamometer)