N/A
Completed N=27
SR-WBV Training for Frail Elderly in the Skilling up Stage
Poor Performance Status · Muscle Weakness
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01704976 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
27
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Physical Functional Performance — 3; 4; 6; 4 units on a scale — p=< 0.05
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-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 |
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
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. Informational only — not medical advice.