Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly

Lead Sponsor:

University of Oklahoma

Conditions:

Fall Prevention

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve thei...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate

Exclusion

  • Unable to obtain physician consent to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01178970

Start Date

August 1 2009

End Date

June 1 2010

Last Update

August 10 2010

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OU-Tulsa Family Medicine Clinic

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74120