Whole-body Vibration for Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Home Base Whole-body Vibration in Osteoarthritis. (VIBE-Rx2)
- Age
- 40 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Augusta University · Other
This trial is looking for older adults with knee pain from osteoarthritis. Participants will use a whole-body vibration machine for 12 weeks to see if it helps reduce pain and inflammation.
You may be able to join if
- I have knee pain from osteoarthritis for at least 6 months.
- I am between 40 and 75 years old.
- I am a man or a woman.
You may not be able to join if
- I am younger than 40 years old.
- I am older than 75 years old.
- I have a history of balance issues.
- I have a history of falls.
- I have epilepsy.
- I am pregnant.
- I have used whole-body vibration in the last 6 months.
- I have had knee surgery in the last 3 years.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this proposal is to understand how the Vibrant Health Ultimate whole-body vibration (WBV) machine affects pain and inflammation in older adults. The investigators' hypothesize that sub-acute (12 weeks) WBV will lead to improvement in the level of knee pain and improve vascular function via a decrease in systemic inflammation.
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