Vibration Training for Preventing Falls in Healthy Population and Multiple Sclerosis

Georgia State University58 enrolled

Overview

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)

For each population, the participants will be randomized into two groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Falls Prevention

Interventions

Controlled whole-body vibration trainingOTHER

The intervention is an 8-week program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Locations (1)

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Real life falls

Real life falls are monitored for 12 months.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Berg Balance Scale test

This test is used to assess the body balance skill in healthy elderly.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Slip-related falls on treadmill

Participants will be exposed to unexpected slips during walking on a treadmill.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Functional mobility

Functional mobility is measured by using the Timed-Up-and-Go test.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Sensation

Sensation is measured by nylon monofilaments kit.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Muscle strength

Lower-limb joints' muscle strengths are evaluated by an isokinetic dynamometer.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Range of motion

The range of motion of the lower limb joints are assessed by a goniometer.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Bone density

The bone density of the heel bone is assessed by a bone ultrasonometer.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite score

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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