Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Walking Performance in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis
- Registration Number
- NCT04774731
- Lead Sponsor
- Osaka University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of whole body vibration for 12 weeks on walking performance in elderly hemodialysis patients.
- Detailed Description
This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to a whole-body vibration (WBV) group or controlled group. Patients in a WBV group will receive WBV training three times a week before initiation of dialysis sessions for 12 weeks. The primary outcome of the study will be the change in walking performance assessed by the timed up and go test.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 98
Inclusion Criteria
- Undergoing maintenance hemodialysis three times a week .
Exclusion Criteria
- Having difficulty in walking by oneself.
- Having difficulty in receiving whole body vibration training because of cognitive impairment.
- History of fracture of lower limb within 1 year.
- History of total hip arthroplasty.
- Unsuitable for participant in the trial by an attending physician.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in the timed up and go test 12 weeks after starting intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in the one-leg standing test 12 weeks after starting intervention Change in the 30-second chair-stand test 12 weeks after starting intervention
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Osaka University Hospital
🇯🇵Suita, Osaka, Japan
Osaka University Hospital🇯🇵Suita, Osaka, Japan