Effects of WBV Associated With IMT on Functionality

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Associated With the Inspiratory Muscle Training Program on Functional Capacity, Balance and Muscle Metabolism

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03688932

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-28

Start date

2018-10-01

Completion date

2019-07-30

Last updated

2019-09-25

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Conditions

Frail Elderly Syndrome

Keywords

aging, functional capacity, muscle metabolism

Brief summary

The pre-frail elderly are a population more vulnerable to diminished functionality and future disabilities. Thus, interventions focused on the prevention of sarcopenia are indicated to prevent dysfunction in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration training associated with inspiratory muscle training on functional outcomes, balance and muscle metabolism in pre-frail elderly women.

Interventions

OTHERWBV + IMT

The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device that provides inspiratory resistance.

OTHERWBV + IMTsham

The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training sham will be performed through a device without inspiratory resistance.

OTHERWBVsham + IMTsham

Whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform coupled to a device that generates non-therapeutic low frequency vibration. The simulation of inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device with no inspiratory resistance.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

60 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* To able to walk without assistance * Good understanding to carry out the proposed tests, evaluated through the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion criteria

* Contraindication or difficulty to perform evaluation procedures * Users of medications that interfere with the cardiovascular and / or muscular system * Smokers * Neuromuscular or degenerative diseases * Pulmonary comorbidities * Heart diseases and labyrinthitis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Walking Distance	Change from Baseline walking distance at 3 months	The walking distance will be assessed through the six-minute walk test.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Functionality	Change from Baseline functionality at 3 months	It will be evaluated through the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
Hand grip strength	Change from Baseline hand grip strength at 3 months	The strength of the dominant hand will be evaluated by dynamometry.
Muscle Metabolism	Change from Baseline muscle metabolism at 3 months	It will be assessed through the blood lactate and glucose rate after moderate physical activity.
Balance	Change from Baseline balance at 3 months	Static balance and dynamic balance will be evaluated through the Tinetti test

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

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