Luo et al. (2025) — Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Arterial Stiffness in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Study Details
Study: Effect of Whole-Body Vibration training on arterial stiffness in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Luo P, Li J, Liu K, Zhang J
Journal: Blood Pressure
Year: 2025
DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2025.2571416
Study type: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Population: Adults. 7 randomised controlled trials, 174 participants total.
Plain-English Summary
Arterial stiffness — how rigid or flexible the artery walls are — is a well-established marker of cardiovascular ageing and an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and stroke risk. This 2025 meta-analysis pooled 7 randomised controlled trials to test whether whole-body vibration (WBV) training affects arterial stiffness, measured primarily via pulse wave velocity (PWV) — the gold-standard non-invasive measure of arterial stiffness — with augmentation index and blood pressure as secondary measures.
What Researchers Examined
- Pulse wave velocity (PWV) — primary outcome
- Augmentation index (AIx)
- Systolic blood pressure (SBP)
- Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
Key Findings
Pooling 7 RCTs (174 participants), WBV training significantly reduced PWV (−0.68 m/s, 95% CI [−0.81, −0.54], p < 0.00001), augmentation index (−5.81%, 95% CI [−7.51, −4.11], p < 0.00001), systolic blood pressure (−4.82 mmHg, 95% CI [−7.71, −1.94], p = 0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (−1.90 mmHg, 95% CI [−3.71, −0.09], p = 0.04). All four measured outcomes reached statistical significance.
Methodology Notes
Modest evidence base: 7 RCTs and 174 total participants is a real but limited sample — a meaningful signal, not yet a large or fully mature body of evidence.
"Long-term" refers to repeated training, not a single session: the authors' conclusion describes the intervention as long-term WBV training (i.e., a structured programme of repeated sessions), not an immediate or one-off vibration effect.
Arterial stiffness is a vascular-ageing research parameter, not a diagnosis. Findings on PWV/AIx/blood pressure describe measurable physiological research outcomes — they are not a claim that WBV treats hypertension or any cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure is a Medicines Act-relevant parameter in Singapore; readers with diagnosed hypertension or cardiovascular conditions should consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Full Citation
Luo P, Li J, Liu K, Zhang J. (2025). Effect of Whole-Body Vibration training on arterial stiffness in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Blood Pressure, 34(1), 2571416. https://doi.org/10.1080/08037051.2025.2571416
Disclaimer: Research cited throughout this library is independent, peer-reviewed scientific work published in international journals. BGREEN and Turtlegym products are wellness and lifestyle equipment — they are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Persons with health conditions should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.