Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Vibration Training Group:Low-intensity high-frequency vibration training
Sponsors
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 65 years, any gender; 2. Meet the diagnostic criteria of the 2025 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) Expert Consensus, specifically fulfilling both conditions: 1) Muscle strength reduction: handgrip strength < 28 kg for males and < 18 kg for females; 2) Low muscle mass: Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index (ASMI) assessed by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) < 7.0 kg/m² for males and < 5.4 kg/m² for females. 3. Be lucid and possess basic communication skills, capable of understanding and willing to comply with the study procedures. 4. Voluntarily participate in this study and have provided written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of contraindications to whole-body vibration training, including but not limited to: severe arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, recent deep vein thrombosis, individuals with unstable metal implants or implanted pacemakers. 2. Have severe joint diseases (e.g., advanced knee osteoarthritis) or neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, severe hemiplegia after stroke) that prevent completion of the training movements. 3. Have severe osteoporosis or a recent history of fragility fractures (e.g., vertebral or hip fractures), presenting a high risk of fracture. 4. Have severe or unstable failure of vital organs (heart, liver, kidney, lungs, etc.) or terminal malignant tumor with an expected survival of <1 year. 5. Are currently regularly participating in other structured resistance or aerobic exercise training programs, or have participated in other interventional clinical studies within the past 3 months. 6. Have any other medical or psychological condition deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Handgrip Strength; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Limb muscle mass index; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWexi Wang
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Outcome results
None listed