Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Postmenopausal Risk-factors in Elderly Women

Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Two Different Devices on Osteoporotic Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status

Terminated

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00667667

Enrollment

108

Registered

2008-04-28

Start date

2008-04-30

Completion date

2009-11-30

Last updated

2015-05-28

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Conditions

Postmenopausal

Keywords

whole body vibration, exercise, postmenopausal, BMD, bone, elderly females, Caucasian race

Brief summary

There is general agreement that physical exercise can positively influence osteoporotic fracture risk along two pathways: first by reducing the risk of falls via an improvement of fall related neuromuscular abilities; second by increasing bone strength. Whole body vibration (WBV) training has recently been proposed as a new approach for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Animal studies have shown evidence that WBV may be an effective method to improve bone mass, architecture and strength. However, the results of human WBV training studies are rather heterogeneous. In the Erlangen Longitudinal Vibration Study II (ELVIS II), a randomized, controlled 12 month lasting study the investigators determine the effect of a thrice weekly WBV training on two different devices on the osteoporotic risk factors: bone mineral density, falls and neuromuscular performance. Particular the investigators compare a bipedal vertical oscillating Plate with a plate which rotates around a central axis leading to a side-alternating loaning.

Interventions

DEVICEvertical vibration device (Vibrafit whole body vibration platform)

3 sessions/week 15 min each, leg exercises performed on whole body vibration platforms with vertical device

DEVICEside alternating vibration device (Board 3000 whole body vibration platform)

3 sessions/week 15 min each, leg exercises performed on whole body vibration platforms with side alternating device

BEHAVIORALstretching and wellness (control group)

2x10 weeks with 1 session/week of low volume, low intensity wellness training over 12 months

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

60 Years to 75 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* females 60 - 75 years old * caucasian race

Exclusion criteria

* CHD-diseases * thrombosis, embolism * fractures at lumbar spine or hip * secondary osteoporosis * hyperparathyroidism * medication, diseases with impact on muscle or bone * hip or knee implant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Bone Mineral Density	Baseline, 12 months

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
muscle strength	baseline, 12 months
Quality of life	baseline, 12 month
falls	daily over 12 month

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026