Vibrating platform may help shed pounds without sweating

NCT ID NCT06913231

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) can help overweight and obese university students lose weight and improve body composition. Thirty-two students aged 18-25 with a BMI of 25 or higher took part. Half stood on a real vibrating device, the other half on a sham (non-vibrating) platform. Researchers measured changes in BMI, waist size, body fat, and lean mass.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Whole-body vibration device (Power Plate Pro 7HC)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, exercise-free way to help overweight young adults reduce body fat and improve body composition.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 32 participants. The vibration effect may be small or no better than standing still, and results may not apply to older or more obese people.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University

Jouf, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.