Whole Body Vibration in Chronic Stroke

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT01822704
• Lead Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-03
• Study First Submitted: 2013-03-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-03-28
• Status Verified: 2013-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-04-01
• Study First Posted: 2013-04-02
• Last Update Posted: 2013-04-04
• Primary Completion: 2014-11
• Study Completion: 2015-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 81

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Isometric knee muscle strength	week 10

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second	week 10
Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test	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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong