Effects of Whole Body Vibration Exercise on Metabolic Systems in Latino Boys

University of Southern California20 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if whole body vibration exercise improves insulin/glucose dynamics and bone metabolism in Latino Boys.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Exercise on Metabolic Systems

Interventions

Exercise interventionOTHER

Whole body vibration exercise 3 times per week

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 10 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Boy 8-10 years of age * Tanner Stage I * Age and gender BMI \> 85th percentile * Hispanic descent( all four grandparents of Hispanic descent) Exclusion Criteria: * Acute or chronic illness * Any condition known to influence body composition, or insulin/glucose dynamics * Musculoskeletal disease, injury, or orthopedic condition that would prevent exercise

Locations (1)

USC Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Clinical Exercise Research Center

Los Angeles, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Blood insulin

Change in basal insulin levels

Time frame: Baseline and week 10

Secondary Outcomes

Bone Density

Change in bone mineral density

Time frame: Baseline and week 10

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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