Falls Prevention
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is to investigate the effects of controlled whole-body vibration training on reducing the likelihood of falls among healthy population and people with multiple sclerosis. (NOTE: research not covered by sponsored funding)
Detailed description
For each population, the participants will be randomized into two groups.
Interventions
OTHERControlled whole-body vibration training
The intervention is an 8-week program
Sponsors
Georgia State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
For healthy population: * Aged between 18 and 75 * No known history of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary impairment For people with multiple sclerosis * Self-reported multiple sclerosis and confirmed by the physician * No significant relapse within the past 8 weeks * To be able to walk independently a length of 25 feet * Score on Patient Determined Disease Step \< 7
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects use any sedative of any type. * The heel bone density is less than -2.0
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Real life falls | Up to 12 months | Real life falls are monitored for 12 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale test | Up to 12 months | This test is used to assess the body balance skill in healthy elderly. |
| Slip-related falls on treadmill | Up to 12 months | Participants will be exposed to unexpected slips during walking on a treadmill. |
| Functional mobility | Up to 12 months | Functional mobility is measured by using the Timed-Up-and-Go test. |
| Sensation | Up to 12 months | Sensation is measured by nylon monofilaments kit. |
| Muscle strength | Up to 12 months | Lower-limb joints' muscle strengths are evaluated by an isokinetic dynamometer. |
| Range of motion | Up to 12 months | The range of motion of the lower limb joints are assessed by a goniometer. |
| Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite score | Up to 12 months | The Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite score, which indicates the disability level in people with multiple sclerosis, is measured |
| Equiscale balance test | Up to 12 months | This balance test is applied to individuals with multiple sclerosis to evaluate their body balance skill. |
| Symbol Digit Modalities test | Up to 12 months | This test measures participants' attention and information processing speed and efficiency. |
| Selective Reminding test | Up to 12 months | This instrument assesses participants' verbal learning and memory capacity. |
| Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function | Up to 12 months | This test is used to gauge one's everyday behaviors associated with specific domains of the executive functions. |
| Bone density | Up to 12 months | The bone density of the heel bone is assessed by a bone ultrasonometer. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed