Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Subacute Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tung Wah Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The overall aim of the proposed study is to determine whether whole body vibration is beneficial in promoting bone turnover, physical fitness and neuromotor performance in patients with subacute strok...
Detailed Description
Brief periods of Whole body vibration (WBV) have been shown to improve bone density in post-menopausal women and children with cerebral palsy. In addition to the apparent benefits on bone health, WBV ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of stroke
- medically stable
- able to understand simple verbal commands
- of chinese origin
Exclusion
- previous stroke in addition to the current admission
- other neurological conditions, in addition to stroke
- significant musculoskeletal or vascular conditions in the lower extremity
- metal implants in the lower extremity
- previous fracture in the lower extremity
- are taking or were taking bone resorption inhibitors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00796237
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
August 9 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Tung Wah Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong