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N/A N=27 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

SR-WBV Training for Frail Elderly in the Skilling up Stage

Poor Performance Status · Muscle Weakness

Enrolled (actual)
27
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Physical Functional Performance — 3; 4; 6; 4 units on a scale — p=< 0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
SR-WBV (Device)
Age
Older Adult · 65+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Primary completion
Jul 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Physical Functional Performance
3; 4; 6; 4 < 0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Isometric Maximum Voluntary Contraction (IMCV) in Newton (N) Right Knee-extensor
115.1; 141.4; 127.1; 128.7 < 0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Ismometric Maximal Voluntary Contraction (IMVC) Left Knee-extension
83.2; 115.8; 154; 129 < 0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Isometric Rate of Force Development (IRFD) Right Knee-extensor
489.8; 558.5; 510; 560 < 0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Isometric Rate of Force Development (IRFD) Left Knee-extensor
284.7; 546.2; 580.3; 521 < 0.05 sig

Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to examine long term effects in the skilling up phase over 4 weeks on physical functional performance and strength of mechanical SR-WBV and dance therapy intervention in a frail elderly population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) >0
  • live in canton Bern
  • in terms of training load be resistant.

Exclusion Criteria

  • acut joint disease, acut thrombosis, acute fractures, acute infections, acute tissue damage, or acute -- surgical scars
  • seniors with prosthesis.
  • alcoholic
  • acute joint disease, activated osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute lower limb
  • acute inflammation or infection tumors
  • fresh surgical wounds
  • severe migraine
  • epilepsy
  • acute severe pain
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01704976). 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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