Effect Whole Body Vibration on Balance in Post Diabetic Menopause Women

NCT06937008 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Cairo university Faculty of PT
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Postmenopausal diabetic women have significant balance deficits and increased fall risk. Whole-body vibration may improve balance in these population but needs further research. The purpose of the current study was to determine the effect of whole-body vibration on balance in postmenopausal diabetic women.

Conditions

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Postmenopausal Women

Keywords

balance; quality of life; whole body vibration; diabetes; postmenopausal

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• OSI

  TThe BBS measures, in degrees, the tilt about each axis during dynamic conditions and calculates a medial-lateral stability index (MLSI), anterior-posterior stability index (APSI), and an overall stability index (OSI). The OSI score is believed to be the best indicator of the overall ability.

  pre and after 3 months of intervention

Study Arms (2)

WBV group

EXPERIMENTAL

consisted of twenty postmenopausal women with diabetic neuropathy who received whole body vibration and balancing exercise (three times per week for 12 weeks).

Other: Whole body vibration; Other: Balance training

Balance group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

consisted of twenty postmenopausal women with diabetic neuropathy who received the same balancing exercises as for group A (three times per week for 12 weeks).

Other: Balance training

Interventions

Whole body vibration OTHER

All women in group (A) received whole body vibration and balance board training, three times per week for three months. Parameters: The WBV was performed by using whole body vibration which is a side-alternating vibration device working as a teeterboard with amplitude of 0 to 5.3 mm (medial to distal) and a variable frequency of 5 to 30 Hz. The amplitude was controlled by adjusting the foot position from 1 to 3, with the larger the position, the greater the amplitude. Before the treatment, procedures of using the Galileo 900 were instructed by the research assistant and its safety issues explained. Patient's position: The patient was asked to stand on WBV device by Hold hand support for those elderly women. the vibrating platform in a 100 to 110° squat position, the oscillating platform operating at 20Hz in bare feet at the second foot position for 15 minutes a day for 3 days a week for 3 months. All unusual or uncomfortable complaints from subjects during the WBV treatment were docu

WBV group

Balance training OTHER

Balance training exercises treatment: All women in both group (A, B) received balance training exercises on balance ball, half ball and balance board exercises three times per week for 3 months

Balance group; WBV group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients were examined by a gynaecologist before the study and were selected according to the following criteria:
• Diabetic postmenopausal women who suffered from peripheral neuropathy
• Their ages ranged from 50 to 65 years.
• Body Mass Indices (BMI) ≤ 30kg/m2
• They were medically stable.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients were examined by a gynaecologist before the study and were excluded if they had:
• Inner ear disturbance.
• Musculoskeletal problems.
• Active tuberculosis and tumours.
• Implanted cardiac rhythm devices.
• Any hormonal replacement therapy or drug treatment that could affect normal metabolism of musculoskeletal system.
• Habitual exercise or participate in any supervised exercise.
• Hypo- or hyperparathyroidism, renal, liver, or chronic disease.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Haven Police and El Bagour specialized Hospitals

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Department of Physical Therapy for Women's Health Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 6, 2025
• First Posted: April 20, 2025
• Study Start: May 28, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2025
• Study Completion: January 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)