The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Balance

The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Balance and fear of falling in the elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200203046353N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-16

Start date

2020-03-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-24

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Conditions

Elderly. Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

Interventions

Intervention group:Whole body vibration for 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week at 35 Hz, 10 repetitions with 60 seconds, 60 seconds rest between each repetition..

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women over 60 years old Able to walk without the help of others and not to use crutches and other aids

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Overall, anterior- posterior and medial-lateral of balance. Timepoint: Measurement of the balance before and immediately after 12 sessions of whole body vibration. Method of measurement: BIODEX instrument.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Fear Of Falling. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall Efficacy Scale(FES).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactaliakbar pahlevanian

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

alipahlevanian@yahoo.com+98 23 3334 1022

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026