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Behavioural Intervention

Whole-body Vibration for Osteoarthritis

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Research Sponsored by Augusta University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Symptomatic Osteoarthritic knee pain for at least 6 months

Ages 40-75 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre-treatment baseline and following 12 weeks sub-acute whole-body vibration

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Study Summary

This trial will study if a whole-body vibration machine can help reduce pain & inflammation in older adults.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men and women aged 40-75 who have been experiencing knee pain from osteoarthritis for at least six months. It's not suitable for those who are pregnant, have used whole-body vibration recently, can't stand for 20 minutes, are outside the age range, have a history of falls or balance issues, epilepsy, or recent knee surgery.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if using the Vibrant Health Ultimate whole-body vibration machine can reduce pain and inflammation in older adults with osteoarthritis. Participants will undergo sub-acute WBV training over a period of 12 weeks to see if it improves their knee pain and vascular function.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for this trial, whole-body vibration may potentially cause discomfort or aggravate existing conditions like joint pain during use. However, these effects vary among individuals.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have had knee pain from arthritis for at least 6 months.

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I am between 40 and 75 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-treatment baseline and following 12 weeks sub-acute whole-body vibration

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-treatment baseline and following 12 weeks sub-acute whole-body vibration

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-treatment baseline and following 12 weeks sub-acute whole-body vibration for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Pain Pressure Threshold assessed using the Jtech Medical Echo Algometer

Secondary outcome measures

Change in IL-6

Change in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Whole Body Training (12 week)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Augusta UniversityLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

85,038 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Do I meet the eligibility requirements to join this medical investigation?

"To be eligible for this trial, participants must present with osteoarthritis and have an age range from 40 to 75. This clinical study is open to approximately 30 volunteers."

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Are elderly participants welcome to join this research initiative?

"This medical study is only open to individuals aged 40-75. In contrast, there are 33 trials specifically meant for minors and 650 trials targeting elderly patients."

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Has the enrolment period for this clinical trial already commenced?

"The information found on clinicaltrials.gov informs us that this medical trial is no longer enrolling patients; although it was initially posted on November 1st 2023, and last updated September 22nd of the same year. Fortunately, 691 other trials are presently seeking candidates."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effects of Home Base Whole-body Vibration in Osteoarthritis. (VIBE-Rx2)

2023. "Effects of Home Base Whole-body Vibration in Osteoarthritis. (VIBE-Rx2)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06058169.