Effects of whole-body vibration training on resting blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the effect of whole‑body vibration training (WBVT) on resting blood pressure (BP) in adults and its moderating factors through a meta‑analysis.

METHODS

PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched up to 2 December 2025, with systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) as the primary outcomes. Using Stata 17.0 software, effect sizes were pooled with a random‑effects model, and results were reported as weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals.

RESULTS

This meta-analysis included 14 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving 490 adult participants. WBVT significantly reduced SBP (WMD = -6.57 mmHg, 95% CI [-8.84, -4.29]; p < 0.01) and DBP (WMD = -3.01 mmHg, 95% CI [-4.32, -1.71]; p < 0.01) in adults. Subgroup analyses showed greater BP reduction in individuals with higher baseline BP (SBP: -11.34 mmHg [95% CI: -13.45, -9.23]; p < 0.01; DBP: -6.15 mmHg [95% CI: -7.46, -4.83]; p < 0.01) and in those who were overweight or obese (SBP: -8.99 mmHg [95% CI: -11.18, -6.80]; p < 0.01; DBP: -3.98 mmHg [95% CI: -5.17, -2.78]; p < 0.01). Interventions using combined movement patterns also yielded more pronounced effects (SBP: -7.12 mmHg [95% CI: -9.73, -4.51]; p < 0.01; DBP: -3.30 mmHg [95% CI: -5.61, -0.79]; p < 0.01).

CONCLUSION

WBVT significantly reduced resting BP in adults, particularly effective in those with higher baseline BP, overweight/obese, or using combined exercise protocols, but further high-quality RCTs are needed.