Acute Effect of Different Frequency of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) on Healthy and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Whole Body Vibration
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 102 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University · Other
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About This Trial
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an irreversible disorder characterized by persistent airflow limitation and increased lung compliance. It leads to dyspnea, skeletal muscle dysfunction, impaired functional capacity, and reduced quality of life. Physical inactivity is considered a major contributor to symptom deterioration, the development of a vicious cycle, and ultimately increased…
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Eligibility Criteria
Healthy individuals
Inclusion Criteria:
* No prior experience with whole-body vibration therapy or exposure to vibration-related occupations or sports.
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* Acute thrombosis.
* Severe cardiovascular disease.
* Presence of a cardiac pa…
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