The Whole Body Vibration for Sarcopenic Hospitalized Patients Aged 80+ Years

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Resistance training have been recommended for sarcopenic patients. However, the whole body vibration training would further benefit for sarcopenic patients on the basis of resistance training remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of the whole body vibration training on improving the mobility of elderly patients with sarcopenia. The whole body vibration involves different frequencies that can improve muscle strength and keep aged upright, including the legs and core. These kinds of exercises can improve stability and help prevent falls.

Official Title
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Effectiveness of The Whole Body Vibration for Treating Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Patients Aged 80 Years and Older

Conditions
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Sarcopenia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: the whole body vibration
* Behavioral: resistance training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Sarcopenia defined by the Asia Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) Agree to participant this study and sign the informed consent Aged 80 years or over Exclusion Criteria: Patients who could not follow the training plan due to cognitive impairment, emotional problems or any other reasons; Severe heart and lung diseases; Renal insufficiency; Any type of tumor; Bedridden patients

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 80 Years
Maximum Age: 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: controlled group<br> | Behavioral: resistance training<br>* Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity,bands, weighted bars or dumbbells.<br>|
| Experimental: experimental group<br> | Behavioral: the whole body vibration<br>* most people stand on the platform with knees bent at about a 30-degree angle, while the surface beneath their feet vibrates an astounding 30 times per second.<br>Behavioral: resistance training<br>* Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity,bands, weighted bars or dumbbells.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The change of activities of daily living | Basic activities of daily living (BADL) assessed by Barthel Index | 3 Months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The change of usual gait speed |  | 3 Months | 
| The change of handgrip strength |  | 3 Months | 
| The change of the score of Short Physical Performance Battery |  | 3 Months | 
| The change of the score of Timed Up and Go test |  | 3 Months |