Effects of whole-body vibration program in vibro-tactile perception threshold in healthy people
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN38085825 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN38085825 |
| Protocol serial number | 2 |
| Sponsor | University of Extremadura (Spain) |
| Funder | AFYCAV group (Spain) |
- Submission date
- 20/11/2013
- Registration date
- 18/12/2013
- Last edited
- 18/12/2013
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Vibrotactile sensitivity is an important parameter in some health conditions. As it seems to be related to, it could be a determinant factor in the risk of falling. In recent years, mechanical vibration has ceased to be seen as harmful to health and is now known as a physical training method. The aim of this study is to analyze the immediate and short term effects that a whole-body vibration program can have on sensitivity vibration and vibro-tactile perception threshold in healthy participants.
Who can participate?
Young healthy volunteers
What does the study involve?
Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: an experimental group (5 sessions of whole-body vibration) and a placebo group (5 sessions of a placebo or dummy interventions: simulation intervention based on device implemented with hidden speaker).
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Possible benefits: decrease vibration threshold (improvement of vibro-tactile sensitivity).
Possible risks: back pain, fatigue and soreness.
Where is the study run from?
Faculty of Sport Sciences of Extremadura University (Spain)
When is study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
From 02/12/2013 to 20/12/2013
Who is funding the study?
AFYCAV group (Spain)
Who is the main contact?
Professor Narcis Gusi
ngusi@unex.es
Contact information
Scientific
Av. de la Universidad s/n. Faculty of Sport Science.
Caceres
10003
Spain
| ngusi@unex.es |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single centre single-blinded randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Effects of whole-body vibration program in vibro-tactile perception threshold in healthy people: a pilot study |
| Study objectives | 1. The vibro-tactile threshold is increased immediately after applying a Whole-body vibration session. 2. The vibration threshold decreases after application of a Whole-body vibration program |
| Ethics approval(s) | Biomedical Ethical Committee of the University of Extremadura, 09 October 2012, ref: 44/2012 Biomedical Ethical Committee of the University of Extremadura, 07 July 2013, ref: 33/2013 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Whole body vibration in healthy people |
| Intervention | This study was an intervention of vibratory training program which lasted 2 weeks. The design was a single-blinded randomized control trial with a vibratory training applied to the experimental group and a placebo intervention applied to the control group. The allocation of participants into groups was performed using the random sorting method. Experimental group: 5 sessions of whole-body vibration. Control group: 5 sessions of a placebo interventions (hidden speakers) |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Vibro-tactile threshold measured before and after of first session, before and after of third session, before and after of fifth session and two days after of last session. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
No secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 21/12/2012 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 24 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Under 40 2. Be physically active 3. Link with the University of Extremadura |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Having a health problem 2. Being under medication |
| Date of first enrolment | 03/12/2012 |
| Date of final enrolment | 21/12/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Spain
Study participating centre
10003
Spain
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
