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Effects of WBV Associated With IMT on Inflammatory Markers, Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Thickness

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Interventions
Other: WBV + IMTsham
Other: WBVsham + IMTsham
Other: WBV + IMT
Registration Number
NCT03689322
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Brief Summary

Aging generates immune, muscular and functional changes. In the pre-frail elderly these changes may be increased and, therefore, preventive interventions are indicated to minimize the consequences of sarcopenia in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a whole body vibration training associated with the training of inspiratory muscles on the inflammatory, muscular and body composition outcomes in pre-frail elderly women.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Elderly individuals able to walk without assistance
  • Good understanding to carry out the proposed tests, evaluated through the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Contraindication or difficulty to perform evaluation procedures
  • Users of medications that interfere with the cardiovascular and / or muscular system
  • Smokers
  • Neuromuscular or degenerative diseases
  • Pulmonary comorbidities
  • Heart diseases
  • Labyrinthitis.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
WBV + IMTshamWBV + IMTshamWhole body vibration training associated with respiratory muscle training sham (WBV + IMTsham)
WBVsham + IMTshamWBVsham + IMTshamWhole body vibration training sham associated with respiratory muscle training sham (WBVsham + IMTsham)
WBV + IMTWBV + IMTWhole body vibration training associated with respiratory muscle training (WBV + IMT)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Respiratory Muscle Strength and ResistanceChange from Baseline respiratory muscle strength and resistance at 3 months

Maximum Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressure will be evaluated through manovacuometer

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inflammatory markersChange from Baseline inflammatory markers at 3 months

Blood concentration of Interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) will be assessed through blood plasma sample.

Diaphragmatic thicknessChange from Baseline diaphragmatic thickness at 3 months

Ultrasound will to use to evaluate diaphragm thickness non-invasively in the zone of apposition during tidal breathing and with changes in lung volume.

Body CompositionChange from Baseline body composition at 3 months

Body composition will be evaluated through bioimpedance balance

Thickness of the quadriceps muscleChange from Baseline thickness of the quadriceps muscle at 3 months

Ultrasound will be used to assess the thickness of the quadriceps muscle according to the pre-established protocol.

Diaphragmatic mobilityChange from Baseline diaphragmatic mobility at 3 months

During respiration to total lung capacity, measurement of the diaphragmatic excursion will be assessed by ultrasonography.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Federal University of Pernambuco

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Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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