Effect of Whole-body Vibration With or Without Localized Radiofrequency on Body Composition and Subcutaneous Fat in Obese Females
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
- Enrollment
- 50
- Primary Endpoint
- Body Composition
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration in the presence or absence of localized radiofrequency on body composition in obese female subjects. Moreover, strength tests will be performed. The study hypothesis is that whole-body vibration induces positive changes in body composition i.e., reduction of fat mass and increase of lean mass with associated increase in performance. The possible additive role of radiofrequency will also be assessed.
Detailed Description
* recruitment of female obese subjects * baseline assessment (body composition with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and strength tests) * 2-mo whole body vibration training (2 sessions a week, 30 min per session) with or without local delivery of radiofrequency (two randomly selected groups) * final assessment (body composition with DXA and strength tests) * data collation and analysis
Investigators
Carlo Zancanaro
Professor
Universita di Verona
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •BMI: \>25
- •normal locomotion
- •informed consent form signed
Exclusion Criteria
- •acute illness
- •endocrine pathologies or diabetes mellitus
- •vascular pathology
- •pacemaker
- •pregnancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Body Composition
Time Frame: 2 months
Evidence of changes in body composition (three-compartment model as assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) after two months of whole-body vibration with or without application of localized radiofrequency
Secondary Outcomes
- Muscular Strength(2 months)