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Targeting Sarcopenia and Frailty: Multicomponent Exercise With Focal Muscle Vibration
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Summary
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of multicomponent exercises (aerobic exercises, strength exercises, and balance exercises), individualized with the application of a focal muscle vibration machine at the lower extremities, on parameters of sarcopenia (a muscle disease) in health-related physical fitness, physical performance, frailty levels, and cognitive function, falls, and hospitalizations in older adults. Focal muscle vibration is a type of therapeutic technique used with the application of six capsules placed on the lower extremities, three on each bed, each of which generates a tolerable vibration depending on the stimulation of the muscles. It is neither painful nor counterproductive to the muscles in the lower extremities. Multicomponent exercises refer to the application of exercises through three different modalities: aerobic exercises, strength exercises, and balance exercises. We alternate these three types of exercises to achieve millions of health benefits. The multi-component program will be individualized based on each individual's abilities to avoid risks and achieve maximum benefits.
Official title: Targeting Sarcopenia and Frailty: Multicomponent Exercise With Focal Muscle Vibration to Reduce Sarcopenia, Frailty Levels, and Cognitive Impairment in Institutionalized Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
75 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-07-02
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Focal Muscle Vibration
The focal vibration machine will be used. The device has 6 muted transducers that generate power between 30-300 Hz, but for this study we will use between 100-150 Hz for 30 minutes. The application of the 6 transducers or heads is at the level of the lower extremities, since those muscle groups present the most clinical correlation with functional parameters such as gait and balance. 3 transducers will be placed on one leg (vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rector anterior) and the other 3 transducers on the other leg, on the same muscles. To speed up the intervention program and cover more participants, 4 focal vibration machines will be used. Each participant wil use 1 machine and 6 transducers, so during the 30 minutes that the intervention lasted, the groups will be of 4 participants with t
Multicomponent Exercise
The program consists of a multi-component approach, integrating aerobics, resistance, and balance training. The weekly schedule include three intervention days: one day focused on aerobic exercise, one day dedicated to resistance training and one day centered on balance training. The combined program is individualized based on the intrinsic capabilities of each individual.