Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Walking Performance in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

Osaka University98 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of whole body vibration for 12 weeks on walking performance in elderly hemodialysis patients.

This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Eligible subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to a whole-body vibration (WBV) group or controlled group. Patients in a WBV group will receive WBV training three times a week before initiation of dialysis sessions for 12 weeks. The primary outcome of the study will be the change in walking performance assessed by the timed up and go test.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hemodialysis

Interventions

Whole Body VibrationOTHER

Receiving WBV training three times a week before initiation of dialysis sessions for 12 weeks. Subjects stand on a platform of WBV for 3 minutes in every training session.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing maintenance hemodialysis three times a week . Exclusion Criteria: * Having difficulty in walking by oneself. * Having difficulty in receiving whole body vibration training because of cognitive impairment. * History of fracture of lower limb within 1 year. * History of total hip arthroplasty. * Unsuitable for participant in the trial by an attending physician.

Locations (1)

Osaka University Hospital

Suita, Osaka, Japan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in the timed up and go test

Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Change in the one-leg standing test

Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

Change in the 30-second chair-stand test

Time frame: 12 weeks after starting intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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