Shake off the weight? vibration therapy put to the test against obesity

NCT ID NCT07729215

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether standing on a vibrating platform for short sessions, twice a week, can boost heat production (thermogenesis), improve heart health markers, and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Participants will be assigned to one of two types of vibrating platforms or a placebo platform that makes noise but does not vibrate. The goal is to see if this passive therapy can offer a simple, non-drug approach to improving metabolic and physical health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
systemic vibration therapy using a vibrating platform
What this could lead to
If effective, vibration therapy could offer a low-effort, drug-free way to help manage obesity by boosting calorie burn and reducing inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The placebo effect or the specific vibration settings may not produce meaningful health changes, and results may not apply to all people with obesity.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas - Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20950-003, Brazil

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