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| R11122 | Other Identifier | Ethics Committee |
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| Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland | OTHER |
| Pirkanmaa Hospital District | UNKNOWN |
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The purpose of this randomised (double-blind) controlled exercise intervention trial is to determine whether the whole body vibration (WBV) training can effectively improve physical functioning of older people living in or regularly using services of sheltered housing, reduce their fear of falling, and prevent falling. The study comprises a 10-week training period and a 10-month follow-up period.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Whole body vibration training | Experimental |
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| Wellness group | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Whole body vibration training | Behavioral | The intervention comprises a 10-week individually supervised, progressive WBV training done twice a week on a side-alternating device with simultaneous body transferring and slight squatting exercises. At the week one, the duration of a single training bout is 1 x 1 min, and the number of 1 min bouts is weekly increased by one until five bouts is reached. During weeks 4 - 10, the training comprises 5 x 1 min bouts with 1 min rest periods between. During weeks 1 to 3, vibration frequencies are 12 and 18 Hz, which are used alternately. Thereafter, also 26 Hz may be used instead of 18 Hz. In addition, the amplitude of vibration is increased progressively according to a specified protocol. A detailed training diary is kept. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Number of falls | Participants keep fall diaries on daily basis and mail the diaries to the investigators in every month. In case of a reported fall, the investigator contacts the participant and enquires the details of the fall. | One year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Physical functioning | The standard Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is used for the assessment of participant's balance, walking speed and chair rising time at the baseline, after the 10 week training and after the subsequent 10 month follow-up.In addition, 4-m maximal walking speed , Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and grip strength are assessed at the same time points. | 10 weeks and one year |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Harri Sievanen, ScD | The UKK Institute | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Kaukaharjun Seniorikeskus | Tampere | Finland | ||||
| Kuuselan Seniorikeskus |
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| Wellness group | Behavioral | The intervention comprises a 10-week supervised group training done once a week with the focus on stretching and flexibility exercises done mostly in a sitting position. The duration of a single training session is 45 minutes. A training diary is kept. |
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| Fear of falling | The Falls Efficacy Scale (FES-I)is used for the assessment of perceived fear of falling at the baseline, after 10 week training and after the subsequent 10-month follow-up. | 10 weeks and one year |
| Tampere |
| Finland |
| Tammenlehvä-keskus | Tampere | Finland |
| Viola-koti | Tampere | Finland |