Whole Body Vibration Training for Healthy Body Composition in Young Adults

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of a whole body vibration (WBV) exercise program as a method of preventing weight gain in young adults.

Official Title
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Whole Body Vibration Training for Healthy Body Composition in Young Adults

Conditions
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Obesity, Weight Gain

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Whole body vibration training
* Behavioral: Control group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: BMI that is between 22-29.9 kg/m2 History of being weight stable (± 2 kg) for three months prior to beginning the intervention Not currently on a prescribed diet plan to lose weight and no plan to begin one Not consistently engaged in physical activity that meets current public health recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity in the previous 6 months Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree-granting college or university Planning to reside in the Portland Metro area for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: Health condition that would prevent participation in moderate intensity physical activity program. For female participants, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period (source documentation: self-report on HHQ) Currently smoking/tobacco products or initiation of smoking/tobacco during the study Alcohol consumption exceeding 3 drinks per day or a total of 18 drinks per week

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

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


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Whole body vibration training<br>Whole body vibration training (timed stand on vibration platform) 3 20-minute sessions per week for 6 months | Behavioral: Whole body vibration training<br>* Each whole body vibration session will consist of a 20 min timed stand on the vibration platform where participants will stand with their knees in a slightly flexed position (120°) while the plate oscillates. The vibration frequency will be set at ranges between 20-40Hz and the amplitude set at 2mm displacement.<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Control group<br>No significant changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. | Behavioral: Control group<br>* Participants in this group will be asked to not make any significant changes to their lifestyle behaviors, such as diet and exercise, for the duration of the study.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in body composition (total body mass, fat-free mass, fat mass, regional fat mass, android/gynoid ratio and % body fat) across baseline, 3 and 6 months |  | baseline, 3, 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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whole body vibration training, young adult, weight gain, obesity, randomized clinical trial