Status:
COMPLETED
Learning From Falling: Perturbation-based Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Montana State University
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators will evaluate the difference between a commonly accepted paradigm of balance training (BT) and a more dynamic and task specific form of balance training, perturbation-based training ...
Detailed Description
APPROACH 1\) The main study The main study to investigate the difference between BT and PBT is a parallel-group randomized controlled trial with 6 months follow-up from baseline to determine the effe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- In order to take part in this study, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Are aged 60 to 80 years
- Are living in the community
- Are a Non-smoker
- Do not have a recent muscle or joint injury
- Do not have a progressive musculoskeletal condition (arthritis, osteoporosis etc)
Exclusion
- You will not be able to take part in this study if you meet any one of the following criteria:
- If you regularly consume any analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug(s), prescription or non-prescription. If you are unsure about the drugs that you are taking, please ask us.
- You take medication that may make you dizzy or feel unbalanced, please consult with us regarding any prescribed medication you may be taking. Depending on the medication we may need screen you out of the study or ask that you to obtain clearance from your physician prior to being accepted into the study.
- A history of bone, joint, nerve, muscle problems or a current injury and are unable to obtain physician approval. This includes joint replacements or reconstructive surgery in the ankle, hip or knee joints.
- If you have had a stroke or have a heart condition for which moderate to vigorous exercise is contraindicated.
- If your doctor has told you that you should not do exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 11 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04770103
Start Date
January 11 2021
End Date
June 30 2022
Last Update
May 10 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Montana State University, Department of Health and Human Development
Bozeman, Montana, United States, 59717