Status:
COMPLETED
Immediate Effects of Two Different Lower Limb Sensory Stimulation Strategies on Balance and Mobility in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Gazi University
Conditions:
Elderly
Balance
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Falls are a major public health problem worldwide. As a result of changes in sensory system capacity with aging, postural control decreases and the risk of falling increases. Various lower-limb sensor...
Detailed Description
Within-subject experimental design with all participants tests under each of four randomly organized conditions: (i) Compression socks with textured insoles, (ii) Compression socks with smooth insoles...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Community-dwelling older adults over the 65 years old with ability to stand independently without using any assistive devices
- No history of falls in the last 12 months
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \> 24 (normal)
- Berg Balance Test score \> 40
Exclusion
- Self-reported neurological, vestibular or neuromuscular diseases
- Current history of peripheral neuropathy
- Presence of severe visual impairment (such as cataracts or glaucoma)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 18 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 20 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05319626
Start Date
October 18 2021
End Date
June 20 2023
Last Update
June 22 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06490