Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Plantar Sensory Exercises on Balance and Fall Risk in Nursing Home Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Conditions:
Balance; Distorted
Plantar
Eligibility:
All Genders
70+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The most important cause of mortality and morbidity with the geriatric population is loss of balance and the consequent falls, which is seen very often. The goal of our study is to examine the effects...
Detailed Description
The study was run in Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Social Services Istanbul Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Kerim-Nilüfer Gökay Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center in March-June 2019. This st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being above 70 years of age
- Scoring at least 22 points on the Mini Mental Test
- Not being bound to a wheelchair
- Being able to walk 20 meters independently
- That the sensation of the foot sole is at least on the decreased protective level compare to Semmes Weinstein Monofilamnet test.
Exclusion
- Serious loss of eyesight
- Mental retardation
- A schizophrenic background
- Having walking disorder
- Inconvenient in walking
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04477408
Start Date
May 1 2019
End Date
April 1 2020
Last Update
March 12 2024
Active Locations (1)
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İstanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Kavacık, Turkey (Türkiye)