Vibrational-proprioceptive Resistance Exercise Training Versus Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Training in Elderly People With Muscle Weakness

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Rehabilitation2 sites in 2 countries150 target enrollmentJune 2008

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Muscle Weakness Condition
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Rehabilitation
Enrollment: 150
Locations: 2
Primary Endpoint: Maximum voluntary knee extension torque
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 10 years ago

Study the structural behaviours of weak muscle of elderly and evaluate the efficiency of two different types of training.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2008

End Date

March 2015

Last Updated

10 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Factorial

Sex

All

Sponsor

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Rehabilitation

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Helmut Kern, MD PhD

MD, PhD

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Rehabilitation

•recent hip or knee endp-prosthesis (within last 2 years), longstanding immobility
•body mass index greater than 40
•acute thrombosis in lower extremity (within last 3 weeks)
•severe articular effusion
•acute infection
•known myopathy
•relevant neurological diseases with gait disorders (e.g. poly neuropathy, Parkinson's disease)
•dementia, impaired cognitive abilities
•diseases of the vestibular system causing vertigo or impairing balance
•symptomatic cardio pulmonal diseases within the last 6 months