Precision Vibration Therapy for Neuromuscular and Functional Improvement in Older Adults a
To address muscle weakness, sensory degradation, functional decline, and pain caused by geriatric syndromes in older adults and stroke survivors, this project proposes a series of studies aimed at improving neuromuscular performance, muscle strength, proprioceptive gain, functional outcomes, and pain relief through the
| Condition(s) | Aging, Stroke |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | To address muscle weakness, sensory degradation, functional decline, and pain caused by geriatric syndromes in older adults and stroke survivors, this project proposes a series of studies aimed at improving neuromuscular performance, muscle strength, proprioceptive gain, functional outcomes, and pain relief through the use of a precise vibration system. In the first phase, a vibration exercise system will be implemented to recruit frail older adults and older adults with stroke for clinical trials. The goal is to verify the benefits of vibration intervention on limb muscle strength, proprioception, and movement function. In the third phase, quantitative pain assessments and related scales will be used to evaluate chronic pain thresholds and affected regions in older adults and stroke survi |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: Older Adults: * Meet two or more criteria of the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (SOF) frailty index * Willing to participate in the study and comply with all study procedures * Able to wear and safely use the vibration device * Normal cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination \[MMSE\] score ≥ 23) * Presence of knee joint pain in the lower limbs Stroke Survivors: * Clinical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by a physician * Clinically stable stroke condition (i.e., not in an acute or unstable phase) * Brunnstrom stage ≥ III for the affected limb * Cognitive ability sufficient to follow study procedures (MMSE score ≥ 23) * Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score \< 3 for the paretic limb * Able to sit safely and participate in vibration or rehabil |
| Ages | 18 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan |
| Locations | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Start date | 2024-09-18 |
| NCT ID | NCT07351877 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07351877 |