Vibration Intervention for Bone Enhancement in Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Research

Supportive Studies

Non-Therapeutic Protocol

VIBE: Vibration Intervention for Bone Enhancement in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Type of Protocol/Clinical Study

Supportive Studies: Long Term Effects

Description

This research study is being done to assess the low magnitude, high frequency mechanical stimulation for childhood cancer survivors with low bone density. Participants will be randomly assigned to stand on a “vibrating” device for 10 minutes twice daily for one year.

Objectives

To learn if low magnitude, high frequency stimulus (a small amount of vibration) has an effect on bone density and bone strength in childhood cancer survivors.
To learn if low magnitude, high frequency stimulus has an effect on biological markers of bone remodeling.

Eligibility

Previously treated for childhood cancer at St. Jude
Greater than or equal to 5 years from childhood cancer diagnosis
Not undergoing active treatment for cancer
≥ 7 and <18 years of age
Patient cannot take medicines for reduced bone mineral density other than Calcium and Vitamin D.

For the current eligibility status of this clinical study, referring physicians must contact St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 1-866-2ST-JUDE (1-866-278-5833).

Contact

Kirsten Ness, PT, PhD
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105 USA
Phone: 1-866-2ST-JUDE (1-866-278-5833)
FAX: 901-595-5068

Referring or consulting physicians only: protocolinfo@stjude.org

For all other inquiries about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital studies: info@stjude.org

Principal Investigator

Kristen Ness, PT, PhD

The above information is intended to provide only a basic description about a research protocol that may be currently active at St. Jude. The details made available here may not be the most up-to-date information on protocols used by St. Jude. To receive full details about a protocol and its status and or use at St. Jude, a physician must contact St. Jude directly.

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