Application of Vertical Whole Body Vibration in Stroke Patients: Neuromuscular Effects, and Clinical Efficacy

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University1 site in 1 country81 target enrollmentMarch 2013

ConditionsStroke

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Stroke
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Enrollment: 81
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Isometric knee muscle strength
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of a 10-week whole body vibration training program on physical functioning, societal participation and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke. It is hypothesized that the whole body vibration program will induce significantly more gain in physical functioning, societal participation, and quality of life in chronic stroke patients, compared with the control group.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 2013

End Date

May 2015

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Marco Yiu-Chung Pang

Associate Professor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•diagnosis of a hemispheric stroke
•chronic stroke (onset of 6 months or more)
•aged 18 years or older
•medically stable
•able to stand for at least 1 minute with hand support
•Abbreviated Mental Test score at 6 or more
•Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment leg or foot score less than 7 points

Exclusion Criteria

•recurrent stroke
•brainstem or cerebellar stroke
•other neurological conditions
•significant musculoskeletal conditions (e.g. amputations)
•vestibular disorders
•peripheral vascular disease
•other serious illnesses
•other contraindications to exercise.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Isometric knee muscle strength

Time Frame: week 10

Secondary Outcomes

Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test(week 10)
Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second(week 10)
Time taken to complete the Five-times-sit-to-stand test(week 10)
Balance score as measured by the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test(week 10)
Quality of life score as measured by the 12-item Short Form Health Survey(week 10)
Distance walked in the Six Minute Walk Test(week 10)
Time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go Test(week 10)
Ankle spasticity score as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale(week 10)
Concentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second(week 10)
Level of perceived environmental barriers as measured by the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors(week 10)
Distance reached in the Functional Reach test(week 10)
Walking ability as measured by the Functional Ambulation Category(week 10)
Balance confidence scores as measured by the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale(week 10)
Level of activity participation as measured by the Frenchay Activities Index(Week 10)