Effect of vibration training on fall risk factors in older people at high risk of falling randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN29101534

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2006-09-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Falls Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Falls

Interventions

AIMS AND HYPOTHESIS Falls in older people are a major public health concern in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Previous studies suggest that multifactorial interventions can reduce falls. Ther

Russo, et al., 2003

Iwamoto, et al., 2003). STUDY DESIGN The study will be based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Sherwood Day Service. During the duration of the study period (up to one year, since it is no

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients over 60 years old 2. Not known to have dementia 3. Referred to the falls prevention programme

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients scoring less than 20 in the mini mental state examination (MMSE)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in physical function as measured by a fall risk assessment undertaken as part of routine care, which includes functional reach, chair stand, timed up and go test, and four test balance score. Change in additional assessments of physical function: 1. Static balance as measured by postural sway during quiet stance on a force plate in four conditions: eyes open, eyes closed, standing on foam, standing on foam with eyes closed 2. Peak power during sit to stand on force plate 3. Peak power during a counter-movement vertical jump on a force platform 4. Dynamic standing balance as measured by time to complete the Four Square Step Test 5. Knee extensor power as measured by a leg power rig	—

Measure

Time frame

Change in physical function as measured by a fall risk assessment undertaken as part of routine care, which includes functional reach, chair stand, timed up and go test, and four test balance score. Change in additional assessments of physical function: 1. Static balance as measured by postural sway during quiet stance on a force plate in four conditions: eyes open, eyes closed, standing on foam, standing on foam with eyes closed 2. Peak power during sit to stand on force plate 3. Peak power during a counter-movement vertical jump on a force platform 4. Dynamic standing balance as measured by time to complete the Four Square Step Test 5. Knee extensor power as measured by a leg power rig

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcome measures - adverse effects of vibration training: 1. Adverse symptoms reported 2. Changes in tactile sensitivity as measured using monofilaments Changes in additional assessment of self-reported health-related quality of life as measured by interviewer-administered SF-36, a multi-item scale measuring physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health. Changes in bone metabolism if measured by a blood sample analysis as part of routine care.	—

Measure

Time frame

Secondary outcome measures - adverse effects of vibration training: 1. Adverse symptoms reported 2. Changes in tactile sensitivity as measured using monofilaments Changes in additional assessment of self-reported health-related quality of life as measured by interviewer-administered SF-36, a multi-item scale measuring physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health. Changes in bone metabolism if measured by a blood sample analysis as part of routine care.

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Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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