Older people, aging Ouderen, senioren, veroudering
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental intervention consists of whole body vibration applied via a chair (device VitaCare) for 4 minutes per session, 4 times a week, during 5 weeks. The vibrations have a frequency of 30Hz
Sponsors
Performer: Center of Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - An age of 65 year or older - Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 28-30.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Wheelchair bound - Serious cardiovascular problems (e.g. severe high blood pressure or cardiac problems) - Cerebral trauma - Epilepsy - Rapidly progressive or terminal disease - Degenerative neurological illness - a history of alcoholism or drugs abuse - Depression - Severe visual problems - Severe auditory problems - Problems with the Dutch language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures are feasibility and cognitive function (executive functioning and memory) measured with neuropsychological tests. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactM.J.G. Heuvelen, van
Center of Human Movement Sciences UMCG/RUG A. Deusinglaan 1
Outcome results
None listed