Clinical trials: Effects of Vibration
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
Whole Body Vibration Combined With L-citrulline Supplementation on Cardiovascular Function and Body Composition
Arterial dysfunction contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is currently afflicting millions of individuals.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02143817
- Testing
- L-citrulline supplementation, Whole Body Vibration Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Work-Related Condition
Effects of Shoulder Stabilization Exercises in the Office Workers With Shoulder Protraction
Office workers continuously work with the forward head posture. Forward head posture may cause upper extremity problems in the office workers due to the increase in the load on the muscles and joints of the cervical spine.
- Trial name
- NCT04061174
- Testing
- Shoulder stabilization exercises, Office exercises training
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Effects of Vibration
Bone Myoregulation Reflex & Presynaptic Ia Inhibition
Hypotheses of this study are 1. Bone myoregulation reflex (BMR) inhibits presynaptically H-reflex during whole-body vibration (WBV) 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03016286
- Testing
- vibration
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
Healthy
To Study the Mechanisms of Acupuncture Through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Peripheral Neurosensory Testing
Acupuncture may affect nerve functions. This study assesses the effect of acupuncture on both the peripheral and the central nerve systems
- Trial name
- NCT00521547
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Effects of Bright Light Therapy in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or "concussions" are an increasingly prevalent injury in our society. Patients with post-concussion syndrome have been shown to have deficits on tests of short term memory, divided attention…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT01747811
- Testing
- wavelength-1 bright light, wavelength-2 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Aged, Oxygen Consumption
Oxygen Consumption After Acute Whole Body Vibration Session
Noninvasive assessment of VO2 during a single session of whole body vibration and changes in blood flow caused by the acute activity.
- Trial name
- NCT02774577
- Testing
- whole body vibration training in vibrating platform in young, whole body vibration training in vibrating platform in elderly
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maíra F Pessoa
Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy
The Effect of Acetylcholine on Memory and Attention
This study will examine whether enhancing the chemical acetylcholine in the brain can improve memory and attention. It will identify changes in brain function that occur during these cognitive tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT00001977
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of 6-Week Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
This study aims to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT05988268
- Testing
- Vibration Foam Rolling, Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Tooth Mobility
Effect of High-Frequency Vibration on Periodontal Tooth Mobility
According to the CDC, approximately 47% of the population suffers from moderate or severe periodontitis. A byproduct of periodontal disease is loss of the alveolar bone surrounding the natural tooth root as well as around the…
- Trial name
- NCT05460091
- Testing
- PTech Device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Obesity, Blood Pressure
Immediate Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Hemodynamic Response and Fatigue in Normotensive People With Obesity
Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBVT) has been identified as a useful tool to increase peripheral blood flow. The present study aimed at how dynamic exercises with WBVT immediate effect on hemodynamic response and fatigue…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Blood Pressure, Whole Body Vibration, Exercise
- Trial name
- RT (NCT03865368)
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Muscle Physiology
Whole Body Vibration Induced Muscle Activity and Effect of the Changes in Length of Soleus Muscle and Angle of Ankle
Previous studies reported that myoelectrical activity increased during whole body vibration (WBV). The investigators hypothesized that the change in soleus muscle length does not affect the whole body vibration induced soleus…
- Trial name
- WBVIMR-SL (NCT02468011)
- Testing
- vibration
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Effects of WBV Associated With IMT on Functionality
The pre-frail elderly are a population more vulnerable to diminished functionality and future disabilities. Thus, interventions focused on the prevention of sarcopenia are indicated to prevent dysfunction in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT03688932
- Testing
- WBV + IMT
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Healthy
Effects of DigiVibe on Pain in Subjects Undergoing Intramuscular Injections, Subcutaneous Injections, and Fingersticks
This is a single-center, unblinded, prospective, cross-over study. The study population will include twenty (n=20) healthy subjects (10 men and 10 women) over the age of 18 with a self-reported fear/dislike of needles.
- Trial name
- VIB-DIGI (NCT06987201)
- Testing
- DigiVibe Vibration Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Coast Institute for Research
Muscle Strength
Effects of Vibrations on the Biceps Brachii Muscle and Grip Strength
It has been suggested that applying acute vibration exercises enhances muscle force, like several weeks of resistance training. The present study investigated the effects of local vibration with two different frequencies on…
- Trial name
- NCT05523232
- Testing
- Vibration training with 42 Hz, Vibration training with 63 Hz
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Healthy
Effects of Stochastic Whole-body Vibration Training on Balance and Executive Functions
Falls represent a significant financial burden, costing millions of dollars annually in Switzerland (SUVA, 2022). Good cognitive abilities and good balance represent modifiable protective factors against falls (Kurz, 2008).
- Trial name
- NCT06629298
- Testing
- 5Hz Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration Training, 2 Hz Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Prediabetes, Healthy (Controls)
Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Prediabetes?
Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether older adults with prediabetes, but no diagnosed cognitive impairment, show early changes in brain energy use and thinking speed compared to older adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT07546409
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KE)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder
Comparison of Aripiprazole Versus Higher Metabolic Risk Antipsychotic Drugs on Adiposity Using MRI
The purpose of this study is to compare abdominal weight gain and fat distribution in people taking aripiprazole versus risperidone or quetiapine, to people not taking any of these antipsychotic medications.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Metabolic Syndrome X
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT01739127)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, Risperidone/Quetiapine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Breast Neoplasms
Using Hyperpolarized [1-13C]Pyruvate to Detect Cardiotoxicity
The anthracycline doxorubicin, first introduced in the 1960's, continues to be an effectively utilized antineoplastic drug. Even at relatively low cumulative doses there is risk of cardiotoxicity.
- Trial name
- HPCardiotox (NCT03685175)
- Testing
- Formal study using hyperpolarized 13C-pyruvate injection, Feasible study using hyperpolarized 13C-pyruvate injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pilot Study of the Physiological Effects of an Integrative Medicine Approach in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Although underutilized, what is emerging as one of the best ways of evaluating inflammation in the body, particularly in difficult to observe regions, is through the use of Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography…
- Trial name
- IBS (NCT03370614)
- Testing
- IBS Group, Healthy Control Group
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University