Vibration; ExposureNCT05462028
Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Functional Recovery and Mood State Among Patients With Acute Stroke
A study testing Vibration training and ergometer exercise in people with Vibration; Exposure and Rehabilitation, run by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Vibration; Exposure, Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- Vibration training and ergometer exercise
- Type of treatment
- Medical device, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 148 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 17 Jan 2022to 31 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- (1) inpatients diagnosed with acute infarct (ischemic, e.g., large artery atherosclerosis, cardioembolism, and small vessel occlusion) stroke;
- (2) stroke onset occurs within three days of admission;
- (3) aged greater than 20 years and under 80 years;
- (4) able to communicate with verbal or nonverbal methods and understand Mandarin;
- (5) normal cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination≥ 21);
- (6) neurologic disability ranged from 1 (able to execute all usual duties and activities despite some symptoms) to 4 (moderately severe , eg., unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted) score evaluated by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS);
- (7) agreed to be randomly assigned
Who cannot join
- (1) diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack combined with visual and hearing impairment;
- (2) neurologic disability were mRS: 0 (no symptoms) or 5 score (severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent) and above;
- (3) an acute/chronic nerve or musculoskeletal injury in lower limbs, or history of bone and joint surgery of low extremities in the past six months;
- (4) a history of cancer, end-stage renal disease with dialysis, dementia, mental health disorders (particularly major depression), based on both of medical records and assessments from the neurologist;
- (5) patients transferred from other wards or intensive care units;
- (6) being unable to participate due to other comorbid neurological and musculoskeletal conditions that produce moderate-to-severe physical disability;
- (7) prolonged stay in hospital for over 21 days due to other medical comorbidities (e.g., myocardial infarction, septic shock, cancer) after admission or length of stay in hospital less than one week due to a decline to treatment and transfer to another hospital for further confirmation of diagnosis and other complementary and alternative therapies.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Muscle Strength of Lower Limbs, Functional Recovery, and Mood State Among Patients With Acute Stroke
This study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke.
Read the detailed description
There remains challenging for improving functional recovery of stroke patients in the acute post-stroke period among patients with acute stroke. Particularly the effectiveness of early rehabilitation combining with vibration training for patients with acute stroke is unknown.
Therefore, this study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Patients with acute ischemic stroke will be selected and randomly assigned to either control group (CG), exercise group (EG), wearable leg vibration training group (WG), or lower extremity vibration training group (LG). All groups will receive conventional treatment and regular rehabilitation. Neurologic disability (Modified Rankin Scale), muscle strength, functional status (Postural Assessment Scale and Barthel Scale), and mood state (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) will be collected to compare between groups and pre- and post-differences.
- Conditions
- Vibration; Exposure, Rehabilitation
- Being tested
- Vibration training, ergometer exercise
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Vibration trainingDevice
The vibration sessions were performed and supervised by a stroke care experienced registered nurses/researchers who had both nurse and physiotherapist license. The wearable leg vibration training with vibration frequency = 30 Hz, vibration amplitude = 1 mm in the WG was applied by the wearable leg vibration device (Myovolt, New Zealand) which fits comfortably around the knee and hamstring or calf and delivers focal vibration treatment. While the lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training with vibration frequency = 20 Hz, vibration amplitude = 3 mm in the LG was applied the Cozy Fit (HY-806, China) vibration device with vertical direction, which participants stand with both feet upright on the vibrator in a seated position.
ergometer exerciseBehavioural
ergometer exercise training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | No intervention | Only received conventional therapy comprised of standardized treatment and regular rehabilitation (i.e., postural training, facilitation techniques, stretching exercise, and strengthening exercise) prescribed by a rehabilitation physician and performed at 3 to 6 days after admission for five 60-minute sessions per week by the physical, occupational, and speech therapists in the rehabilitation center of the medical center. |
| exercise group | Placebo comparator | The exercise group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training in addition to the conventional therapy. Receives: Behavioral: ergometer exercise |
| wearable leg vibration training group | Sham comparator | The wearable leg vibration training group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute wearable leg vibration of lower limbs combined with 30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training at post-vibration session, in addition to the conventional therapy. Receives: Device: Vibration training; Behavioral: ergometer exercise |
| lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group | Experimental | The lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute lower-extremity weight bearing vibration combined with30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training at post-vibration session, in addition to the conventional therapy. Receives: Device: Vibration training; Behavioral: ergometer exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
neurologic disability
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
Measured: Baseline
neurologic disability
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
Measured: 5 days after intervention
neurologic disability
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
Measured: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
muscle strength
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
Measured: Baseline
muscle strength
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
Measured: 5 days after intervention
muscle strength
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
Measured: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Measured: Baseline
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Measured: 5 days after intervention
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Measured: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
Functional status: Barthel Scale
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Measured: Baseline
Functional status: Barthel Scale
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Measured: 5 days after intervention
Functional status: Barthel Scale
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Measured: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
Mood state
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Measured: Baseline
Mood state
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Measured: 5 days after intervention
Mood state
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Measured: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jul 2022
- Study start17 Jan 2022
- Primary completion13 Apr 2025
- Study completion31 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Vibration; ExposureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 148 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, CHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD, Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05462028
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- C202105050
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Muscle Strength of Lower Limbs, Functional Recovery, and Mood State Among Patients With Acute Stroke
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05462028
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- C202105050
- Conditions
- Vibration; Exposure, Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 148 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- Study start
- 17 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke.
Detailed description
There remains challenging for improving functional recovery of stroke patients in the acute post-stroke period among patients with acute stroke. Particularly the effectiveness of early rehabilitation combining with vibration training for patients with acute stroke is unknown.
Therefore, this study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Patients with acute ischemic stroke will be selected and randomly assigned to either control group (CG), exercise group (EG), wearable leg vibration training group (WG), or lower extremity vibration training group (LG). All groups will receive conventional treatment and regular rehabilitation. Neurologic disability (Modified Rankin Scale), muscle strength, functional status (Postural Assessment Scale and Barthel Scale), and mood state (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) will be collected to compare between groups and pre- and post-differences.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | No intervention | –Only received conventional therapy comprised of standardized treatment and regular rehabilitation (i.e., postural training, facilitation techniques, stretching exercise, and strengthening exercise) prescribed by a rehabilitation physician and performed at 3 to 6 days after admission for five 60-minute sessions per week by the physical, occupational, and speech therapists in the rehabilitation center of the medical center. |
| exercise group | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: ergometer exerciseThe exercise group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training in addition to the conventional therapy. |
| wearable leg vibration training group | Sham comparator | Device: Vibration training, Behavioral: ergometer exerciseThe wearable leg vibration training group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute wearable leg vibration of lower limbs combined with 30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training at post-vibration session, in addition to the conventional therapy. |
| lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group | Experimental | Device: Vibration training, Behavioral: ergometer exerciseThe lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group will receive extra 5 days of 30-minute lower-extremity weight bearing vibration combined with30-minute lower-limb ergometer exercise training at post-vibration session, in addition to the conventional therapy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- (1) inpatients diagnosed with acute infarct (ischemic, e.g., large artery atherosclerosis, cardioembolism, and small vessel occlusion) stroke;
- (2) stroke onset occurs within three days of admission;
- (3) aged greater than 20 years and under 80 years;
- (4) able to communicate with verbal or nonverbal methods and understand Mandarin;
- (5) normal cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination≥ 21);
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- (1) diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack combined with visual and hearing impairment;
- (2) neurologic disability were mRS: 0 (no symptoms) or 5 score (severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent) and above;
- (3) an acute/chronic nerve or musculoskeletal injury in lower limbs, or history of bone and joint surgery of low extremities in the past six months;
- (4) a history of cancer, end-stage renal disease with dialysis, dementia, mental health disorders (particularly major depression), based on both of medical records and assessments from the neurologist;
- (5) patients transferred from other wards or intensive care units;
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration trainingThe vibration sessions were performed and supervised by a stroke care experienced registered nurses/researchers who had both nurse and physiotherapist license. The wearable leg vibration training with vibration frequency = 30 Hz, vibration amplitude = 1 mm in the WG was applied by the wearable leg vibration device (Myovolt, New Zealand) which fits comfortably around the knee and hamstring or calf and delivers focal vibration treatment. While the lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training with vibration frequency = 20 Hz, vibration amplitude = 3 mm in the LG was applied the Cozy Fit (HY-806, China) vibration device with vertical direction, which participants stand with both feet upright on the vibrator in a seated position. | Device | lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group, wearable leg vibration training group |
| ergometer exerciseergometer exercise training | Behavioural | exercise group, lower-extremity weight bearing vibration training group, wearable leg vibration training group |
Primary outcome
neurologic disability
Time frame: Baseline
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
neurologic disability
Time frame: 5 days after intervention
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
neurologic disability
Time frame: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
neurologic disability will be assessed by Modified Rankin Scale, which scores are ranged from mRS: 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (death) and score 5 indicates a severe disability: requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, and incontinent.
muscle strength
Time frame: Baseline
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
muscle strength
Time frame: 5 days after intervention
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
muscle strength
Time frame: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
The reliable and well-validated Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing scale, the most commonly accepted method of evaluating muscle strength and easy to perform, will be adopt to evaluate muscle strength. The scale assesses the lower-limb muscle strength of both affected and unaffected side by measuring the resisting gravity load and against the examiner's resistance. The test is scored on a scale of 0 - 5, with 0 indicating the worst muscle strength where no muscle contraction is observed, 1 indicating slight muscle contraction but no limb movement, 2 indicating parallel limb movement but no gravity resistance or lifting, 3 indicating limb movement against gravity, 4 indicating limb movement against slight resistance, and 5 indicating limb movement against moderate resistance.
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
Time frame: Baseline
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
Time frame: 5 days after intervention
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Functional status: Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
Time frame: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke, consisting of two parts with a 4-point scale and a total score ranging from 0-36, is a well-validated assessment tool for postural control in patients with stroke during the first 3 months after stroke. The PASS will be used to evaluate patient's ability to either maintain posture (including static and dynamic balance) or change posture (switching between lying, sitting, and standing) and participants with higher scores represent a better functional status.
Functional status: Barthel Scale
Time frame: Baseline
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Functional status: Barthel Scale
Time frame: 5 days after intervention
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Functional status: Barthel Scale
Time frame: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
The Barthel Scale, a reliable and well-validated daily life function scale and the most commonly used in long-term care to assess patients' physical functioning, which are highly correlated with the degree of individual disability, will be employed to evaluate the independent daily life function of participants. The scores of the scale with 10 items and several aspects, including eating, movement, personal hygiene, toileting, etc., ranged from 0-100. The higher the score, the better functioning and the more independent in their daily activities the patients have.
Mood state
Time frame: Baseline
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Mood state
Time frame: 5 days after intervention
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Mood state
Time frame: through hospitalization, an average of 14 days
This study will use the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the participants' mood state. The reliable and well-validated tool has a total of 14 questions, with seven items related to anxiety (HSDS-A) and seven items related to depression (HADS-D). Each item of the HADS is scored from 0-3, and the total score of both subscales ranged from 0-21. The higher the score, the higher the degree of anxiety or depression of the participants had. A score above 8 indicates the presence of anxiety or depression.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Vibration training and ergometer exercise in people with Vibration; Exposure and Rehabilitation, run by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
neurologic disability (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 15 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Apr 2026.