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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of a whole body vibration (WBV) exercise program as a method of preventing weight gain in young adults.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole body vibration training | Experimental | Whole body vibration training (timed stand on vibration platform) 3 20-minute sessions per week for 6 months |
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| Control group | Placebo Comparator | No significant changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Whole body vibration training | Behavioral | Each whole body vibration session will consist of a 20 min timed stand on the vibration platform where participants will stand with their knees in a slightly flexed position (120°) while the plate oscillates. The vibration frequency will be set at ranges between 20-40Hz and the amplitude set at 2mm displacement. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in body composition (total body mass, fat-free mass, fat mass, regional fat mass, android/gynoid ratio and % body fat) across baseline, 3 and 6 months | baseline, 3, 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD | Oregon Health and Science University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| OHSU School of Nursing | Portland | Oregon | 97239 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009765 | Obesity |
| D015430 | Weight Gain |
| ID | Term |
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| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
| ID | Term |
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| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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| Control group | Behavioral | Participants in this group will be asked to not make any significant changes to their lifestyle behaviors, such as diet and exercise, for the duration of the study. |
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| D001835 |
| Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001836 | Body Weight Changes |
| D008722 | Methods |