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N/A N=1 Prevention

Effect of Vibration Therapy on Bone in Persons With Sub-acute Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injuries

Enrolled (actual)
1
Serious AEs
100.0%
Results posted
Apr 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Percent Change From Baseline in Volumetric Bone Mineral Density (vBMD) at 6-Months — -11; -5.7 Percent Change

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Vibration: Right Leg and No Vibration: Left Leg. (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Male
Sponsor
William A. Bauman, M.D.
Primary completion
May 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percent Change From Baseline in Volumetric Bone Mineral Density (vBMD) at 6-Months
-11; -5.7

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effect of mechanical vibrations on bones of persons with spinal cord injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Males;
  • Age 18-65;
  • Non-ambulatory SCI, with ASIA level A or B (ASIA A or B at the time of enrollment);
  • Neurological level of injury C3-T10;
  • Duration of injury >1 month after injury but <1 year; and 6.25(OH)D levels 30ng/ml (patients with values <30ng/ml will be supplemented with vitamin D to normalize values prior to study participation).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Osteoporosis or low bone mass as determined by medical history or DXA at the baseline visit;
  • Pressure ulcer that may be exacerbated by the experimental procedure;
  • Fracture of the lower extremity within the past 5 years;
  • Active heterotopic ossification (HO);
  • History of metabolic bone disease;
  • Knee replacement(s);
  • Metal hardware in the lower extremities;
  • Bisphosphonate administration;
  • Severe underlying chronic illness (cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, etc.);
  • Renal disease (creatinine clearance < 40 mL/min);
  • 25(OH)D levels <30ng/ml;
  • Endocrine disorders known to be associated with osteoporosis (hyperthyroidism, hypercortisolism, and/or hypogonadism);
  • Alcoholism;
  • Seizure disorders;
  • History of kidney stones; and
  • Compliance 85% for every month up to the 4-month time-point
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00886145). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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