Status:
COMPLETED
Lower-limb Strength and Flexibility Program on Prevention of Falls in the Community-dwelling Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
Changhua Christian Hospital
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Accidental falls result in major physical and psychological morbidity in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lower-limb strength and flexibility program, which is analyze...
Detailed Description
To estimate the effect of strength and flexibility training with elastic band on community-dwelling elderly gait, balance, and functional performance. All subjects received a home exercise program wit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- elder living in community
- age \> 65 years old
Exclusion
- no walking ability before fall
- conscious change or disease induce fall
- impaired cognition
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
107 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01830634
Start Date
June 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2006
Last Update
January 31 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Changhua Christian Hospital Taiwan
Changhua, Taiwan, 500