Vibration or board? study tests best balance fix for aching knees
NCT ID NCT07568691
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of balance training—whole body vibration therapy and balance board exercises—in 44 obese adults with mild knee osteoarthritis. Over eight weeks, researchers measured pain, mobility, and quality of life to see which approach worked better. The goal was to find a simple, non-drug way to ease symptoms and improve daily function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 45-65 years old patient * VAS score ranged from 4 - 6 * Diagnosed with knee OA KL Grade I - II based on American College of Rheumatology Classification * Grade I obesity * Understand Bahasa Indonesia Exclusion Criteria: * Used assistive devices or can't walk * Diagnosed with other medical conditions or mentally unstable * Diagnosed with advanced stage of osteoporosis * Had history of knee surgery * Were currently taking analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications * Pregnant * Unwilling to participate
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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