Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Different Intensity Training on Dynamic and Static Balance of Elderly

Lead Sponsor:

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Conditions:

Healthy Aging

Eligibility:

FEMALE

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study, investigators tried to find a useful and safe way of training for the elderly population which can help this population to improve their fitness factors as fast as possible. investigato...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 65 years old and above.
  • Orientation to place, time, and person, able to follow the simple instructions, and perform the exercises.
  • Without any health problems that would interfere with their safety or ability to complete high and low-intensity training such as the occurrence of myocardial infarction in the past six months, recent heart attack, uncontrolled hypertension (Blood Pressure \>166/96 mm Hg), a broken leg in the past six months, diagnosed osteoporosis, and diagnosed stage three and four of heart failure.

Exclusion

  • Participation in regular balance or lower body resistance training during the past three months (at least twice per week).
  • The health issues that might confound the study results, including lower- body neuropathy, stroke within the past year, Parkinson's disease, diagnosed vestibular disorders, severe vision (self-rated vision as poor or very poor even when wearing glasses or contact lenses), and lower- extremity joint replacements.
  • Taking the regular medication's impairing balance ability (Antidepressants, Neuroleptics or Benzodiazepines) or muscle strength (Corticosteroids).
  • Elderly with dementia

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 25 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04901520

Start Date

October 1 2019

End Date

January 25 2020

Last Update

June 1 2021

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Fit House Bukit Rimao

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia