Status:

COMPLETED

Impact of Skills Acquired Through Judo Training on Risk Factors for Falling in Elderly Men and Women

Lead Sponsor:

Dalarna University

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Swedish Judo Federation

Sormland County Council, Sweden

Conditions:

Aging Problems

Frailty

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-110 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Falls and injuries from falls are one of the greatest threats to public health. One of the risk factors for accidental falls is a low self-efficacy regarding the perceived capability to perform activi...

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to evaluate and document whether a 12 week standardized judo based exercise program which include both the physical as well as "break fall" technique can influence the risk of...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 55 - 110 years of age
  • Understanding oral and written communication in Swedish

Exclusion

  • Cannot sit up without support
  • Not being able to hold up neck when laying on the floor or rolling backwards.
  • Aortic aneurysm,
  • Angina pectoris
  • Cataract operation within the last 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 30 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04061785

Start Date

September 30 2019

End Date

January 31 2022

Last Update

July 13 2022

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Dalarna University

Falun, Dalarna County, Sweden, SE-79188