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ArticleBiology2021

Reporting Guidelines for Whole-Body Vibration Studies in Humans, Animals and Cell Cultures: A Consensus Statement from an International Group of Experts.

Marieke J G van Heuvelen, Jörn Rittweger, Stefan Judex, Borja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Anselm B M Fuermaier, Oliver Tucha, Csaba Nyakas, Pedro J Marín, Redha Taiar and 5 more

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Article in Biology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07049718 (Effect of Whole-body Vibration Training on Bone Mineral Density and Physical Performance in Patient With Renal Dialysis), which is not on this map. Cited by 87 papers, 13 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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87citing papers in PubMed, 13 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07049718 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Whole-body Vibration Training on Bone Mineral Density and Physical Performance in Patient With Renal Dialysis

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled60ConditionsRenal DialysisArmswhole body vibration
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

87 citing papers in PubMed, 13 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 133 citations in OpenAlex.

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  9. Therapeutic Approach of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Wound Healing in Animal Models: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023
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  10. Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Athletes with Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023
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27 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 9 institutions in 8 countries.

Marieke J G van HeuvelenDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-5402-0790
Jörn RittwegerInstitute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), 51147 Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2223-8963
Stefan JudexDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
Borja SañudoDepartamento de Educación Física y Deporte, Universidad de Sevilla, 41013 Seville, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9969-9573
Adérito SeixasEscola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, 4200-253 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6563-8246
Anselm B M FuermaierDepartment of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, 9712 TS Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-2331-0840
Oliver TuchaDepartment of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, 9712 TS Groningen, The Netherlands.
Csaba NyakasDepartment of Morphology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, H-1088 Budapest, Hungary.
Pedro J MarínDevelopment Research, CYMO Research Institute, 47140 Valladolid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7536-6005
Redha TaiarMATIM, Department of Sport Science, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, 51100 Reims, France.ORCID 0000-0002-0227-3884
Christina StarkDepartment of Neurology, University of Cologne, D50931 Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-4247-0679
Eckhard SchoenauDepartment of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Cologne, D50931 Cologne, Germany.
Danúbia C Sá-CaputoFaculdade Bezerra de Araújo, Rio de Janeiro 23052-180, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9263-1576
Mario Bernardo-FilhoLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Policlínica Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20950-003, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4718-448X
Eddy A van der ZeeMolecular Neurobiology, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GELIFES), University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-6471-7938
University of Cologne · DEUniversity of Groningen · NLUniversidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro · BRDepartamento de Educación · ESFernando Pessoa University · PTMATériaux et Ingénierie Mécanique · FRSemmelweis University · HUStony Brook University · USUniversity Medical Center Groningen · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is an exercise modality or treatment/prophylaxis method in which subjects (humans, animals, or cells) are exposed to mechanical vibrations through a vibrating platform or device. The vibrations are defined by their direction, frequency, magnitude, duration, and the number of daily bouts. Subjects can be exposed while performing exercises, hold postures, sitting, or lying down. Worldwide, WBV has attracted significant attention, and the number of studies is rising. To interpret, compare, and aggregate studies, the correct, complete, and consistent reporting of WBV-specific data (WBV parameters) is critical. Specific reporting guidelines aid in accomplishing this goal. There was a need to expand existing guidelines because of continuous developments in the field of WBV research, including but not limited to new outcome measures regarding brain function and cognition, modified designs of WBV platforms and attachments (e.g., mounting a chair on a platform), and comparisons of animal and cell culture studies with human studies. Based on Delphi studies among experts and using EQUATOR recommendations, we have developed extended reporting guidelines with checklists for human and animal/cell culture research, including information on devices, vibrations, administration, general protocol, and subjects. In addition, we provide explanations and examples of how to report. These new reporting guidelines are specific to WBV variables and do not target research designs in general. Researchers are encouraged to use the new WBV guidelines in addition to general design-specific guidelines.

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PMID34681065
PMCPMC8533415
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