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This study is to investigate the effects of controlled whole-body vibration training on reducing the likelihood of falls among healthy population and people with multiple sclerosis. (NOTE: research not covered by sponsored funding)
For each population, the participants will be randomized into two groups.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration training group | Experimental | The vibration group will receive 8-week controlled whole-body vibration training as the intervention on the Galileo Med L device |
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| Placebo training group | Placebo Comparator | The placebo group will receive 8-week placebo training on the Galileo Med L device |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled whole-body vibration training | Other | The intervention is an 8-week program |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Real life falls | Real life falls are monitored for 12 months. | Up to 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Berg Balance Scale test | This test is used to assess the body balance skill in healthy elderly. | Up to 12 months |
| Slip-related falls on treadmill | Participants will be exposed to unexpected slips during walking on a treadmill. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
For healthy population:
For people with multiple sclerosis
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Feng Yang, PhD | Georgia State University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Georgia State University | Atlanta | Georgia | 30303 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 36781617 | Derived | Yang F, Su X, Sanchez MC, Hackney ME, Butler AJ. Vibration training reducing falls in community-living older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2023 Apr;35(4):803-814. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02362-6. Epub 2023 Feb 13. |
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| Up to 12 months |
| Functional mobility | Functional mobility is measured by using the Timed-Up-and-Go test. | Up to 12 months |
| Sensation | Sensation is measured by nylon monofilaments kit. | Up to 12 months |
| Muscle strength | Lower-limb joints' muscle strengths are evaluated by an isokinetic dynamometer. | Up to 12 months |
| Range of motion | The range of motion of the lower limb joints are assessed by a goniometer. | Up to 12 months |
| Bone density | The bone density of the heel bone is assessed by a bone ultrasonometer. | Up to 12 months |
| Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite score | The Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite score, which indicates the disability level in people with multiple sclerosis, is measured | Up to 12 months |
| Equiscale balance test | This balance test is applied to individuals with multiple sclerosis to evaluate their body balance skill. | Up to 12 months |
| Symbol Digit Modalities test | This test measures participants' attention and information processing speed and efficiency. | Up to 12 months |
| Selective Reminding test | This instrument assesses participants' verbal learning and memory capacity. | Up to 12 months |
| Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function | This test is used to gauge one's everyday behaviors associated with specific domains of the executive functions. | Up to 12 months |