AWM: Adults with Overweight or Obesity BMI >25 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Vissers D, Verrijken A, et al, 2010
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effect of long-term whole body vibration training on visceral adipose tissue: a preliminary report.
Authors:
Vissers D, Verrijken A, Mertens I ,Van Gils C, Van de Sompel A, Truijen S, Van Gaal L
Journal:
Obesity Facts
Year of publication:
2010
Volume:
3
Issue:
2
Page numbers:
93-100
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Overweight; obesity
Exclusion Criteria:
Diabetes; pregnancy; treatment with tricyclic antidepressants; joint replacement orthopedic surgery; use of weight loss drugs; endocrine conditions causing weight change; BMI >40 kg/m2; weight loss > 5% of body weight within 6 weeks prior to start of the study; unable or unwilling to perform physical exercise for any reason; abnormal resting electrocardiogram.
Research Purpose:
To determine the effect of whole body vibration (WBV), combined with caloric restriction, on weight, body composition and metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Belgium
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
This study was funded by a doctoral grant sponsored by the Artesis University College of Antwerp, Belgium