Shake it off: vibration therapy may boost bone and muscle health in older women
NCT ID NCT06222931
First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether standing on special vibrating platforms for 12 months could improve bone density, muscle mass, and physical performance in 127 postmenopausal women. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two types of vibration or a sham (fake) vibration. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could help counteract age-related declines and reduce falls.
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Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
Jacarezinho, Paraná, 86400-000, Brazil
What this could mean
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Active substance
whole-body vibration (via triplanar or side-alternating vibrating platforms)
What this could lead to
If effective, whole-body vibration could offer a simple, drug-free way to help postmenopausal women maintain bone and muscle health and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The effect may be small or vary by vibration type, and it requires regular sessions over a full year.
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