Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Down Syndrome

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Down Syndrome

Treatments: Other: Routine physical therapy; Other: Whole body vibration therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06838754

REC/RCR & AHS/24/0716

Details and patient eligibility

About

A congenital condition known as Down syndrome is typified by an excess of genetic material from chromosome 21, making 47 chromosomes in total. Development of the body and brain may be impacted. About 1 in 700-1100 live births have the condition, and 1 in 700-1100 live births inherit it. Heart disease, hypotonia, ligament laxity, cerebral disabilities, thyroid abnormalities, and metabolic diseases are among the physical, cognitive, and metabolic changes that define it. Reduced performance, increased energy consumption, and altered gait patterns are frequently the results of motor disorders. This study intends to ascertain the effects of whole body vibrations (WBV), an activity that has been recommended for individuals with Down syndrome, on gait parameters and postural control in children with this condition.

Full description

Whole Body Vibration (WBV) and routine physical therapy (RPT) are given to Group A, whereas routine physical therapy is given to Group B as a control. Two sessions of 20 minutes each are given to both groups twice a week. Postural control and gait metrics are the outcomes that will be examined. The present investigation will be conducted over a two-month period and will be a randomized control experiment. Alkhidmat Hospital in Sargodha and Al-Ghafoor Hospital in Bhera will provide the data. 16 participants will participate in the trial; they will be randomly assigned to two equal groups. Children with DS, ages 5 to 12, of both sexes, will be eligible to participate in the study. The condition of improved comprehension of children older than five years was taken into consideration when determining the inclusion criteria.

Enrollment: 16 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 12 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Ages 5-12
• Both sexes are chosen
• Children with Down syndrome older than 5 who are more knowledgeable about the exercise to be done are given preference.

Exclusion criteria

• Children with cardiac conditions and other conditions
• Atlantoaxial instability and prosthesis implantation are excluded.
• DS kids who don't have their parents or legal guardians sign the consent form.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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16 participants in 2 patient groups

Whole body vibration therapy

Experimental group

Description:

Experimental group will receive whole body vibrations while sitting. Walking in all directions,

Treatment:

Other: Whole body vibration therapy

Routine physical therapy

Other group

Description:

Group B will be the only one performing routine physical therapy (RPT). Stretching exercises will be part of these regular workouts. Walking in all directions,

Treatment:

Other: Routine physical therapy