Impact of Whole-Body Vibration on Anthropometric Measurement and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese University Students

November 26, 2025 updated by: Rokaia Ali Zainelabedeen Mohamed Toson, Cairo University

Impact of Whole-Body Vibration on Anthropometric Measurement and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Obesity has become a significant public health concern globally, particularly among university students, where lifestyle changes contribute to increased body weight and fat accumulation. The World Health Organization defines obesity as a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher being a common threshold for classification. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of obesity among young adults is alarming, necessitating effective interventions to combat this issue.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

32

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Saudi Arabia
    • Sakaka
      • Jouf, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
        • College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female University students with BMI ≥ 25, and their age between 18-25 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovacular conditionds,in addition to pregnancy and insrtion of pacemekers or other metal implants.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Study group
The study group (no = 16) underwent whole-body vibration (WBV) training using the PowerPlate device. Sessions will be conducted three times per week for 6 weeks.
Device: Whole body vibration device
Whole-body vibration (WBV) training using the Power Plate Pro 7HC (Northbrook, USA). The vibration frequency was set between 30-40 Hz, with an amplitude of 2-4 mm.
Sham Comparator: Control group
The sham WBV group (no=16) will stand on the same device with the vibtation shut off. Sessions will be conducted three times per week for 6 weeks.
Other: Sham Whole body vibration
A sham Whole body vibration will be used . participants will stand on the device without actual vibrations.This control condition will be used to isolate the effects of WBV from other potential influences such as standing posture and time spent on the the platform.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body Mass Index
Time Frame: 6 weeks
BMI will be calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m²).
6 weeks
Waist circumference
Time Frame: 6 weeks
WC will be measured at the midpoint between the lower rib and iliac crest using a non-stretchable measuring tape.
6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body fat percentage
Time Frame: 6 weeks
A smart scale will be used to measure body composition including the percentage of whole bofy fat.
6 weeks
Visceral mass
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Visceral fat will be assesed also using the same smart scale using the bioelectrical impedance analysis.
6 weeks
Lean body mass
Time Frame: 6 weeks
bioelectrical impedance analysis will be also used via a smart scale to measure the total lean body mass in (kg).
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 6, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 6, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

August 18, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 30, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 4, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

April 6, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 3, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 26, 2025

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 7586

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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