Vibration training for seniors with knee arthritis and obesity
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether whole-body vibration training can help older adults who have both severe knee arthritis and obesity. It aims to improve strength, mobility, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis that is severe (grade 3 or 4 on a standard rating scale).
- You are age 60 or older and have sarcopenic obesity – meaning low muscle mass (SMI less than 7) and high body fat (at least 30%).
- Your BMI is 28 or higher, or your waist measures 85 cm or more for men (80 cm for women).
- You can walk on your own and do not need a walking aid.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, kidney, or brain conditions that would make exercise unsafe.
- You have not had knee joint injections or certain other knee treatments recently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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