Status:
UNKNOWN
Investigation of Impacts of Vibration on Muscular Strength and Functional Performance of Upper Limbs of Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Medical University
Conditions:
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The elderly population is increasing at worldwide. The need of health promotion and maintenance for elderly adults has become a critical issue. According to a national investigation in 2017, the numbe...
Detailed Description
Vibration exercise can be used to induce the muscle contraction and motor control in lower limbs for people with neuromuscular disorders. Few studies have investigated the training effects on muscle s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sarcopenia of older people
Exclusion
- Upper limbs acute or chronic nerve, musculoskeletal injury within 6 months
- Upper extremity surgery in 6 months
- without a pacemaker
- without severe vision or hearing problems
- without severe heart disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 26 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 28 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04767932
Start Date
October 26 2020
End Date
April 28 2021
Last Update
February 23 2021
Active Locations (1)
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TMU
Taipei, Taiwan, 110301