Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect Of A Resistance Exercise Program On Balance Of Elderly People
Lead Sponsor:
University of West Attica
Conditions:
Aging Well
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of a resistance exercise program consisting of elastic band exercises to balance, strength and quality of life of community-dwellin...
Detailed Description
The elderly are, according to research, prone to an accelerated rate of loss of balance, particularly after the age of 60. This loss of balance could translate to injurious falls which could lead to t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Over 65 years old
- Able to consent to participation
- Able to stand without assistive devices
- Able to participate in strength training
- Able to perform activities of Daily Living independently
- Cognitively and psychologically able to participate in a group setting
Exclusion
- Systematically exercised for up to 6 months prior to start of study
- Neurological disorders or inability to stand
- Recent surgery or contraindications to exercise
- Arthroplasty or Prosthetic Limbs
- Vision or Hearing problems hindering participation in group
- Medication or Disorders contraindicating exercise or standing
- Hypotension or Orthostatic Hypotension
- Malignancy or Recent Treatment for Malignancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 20 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06040554
Start Date
September 20 2023
End Date
December 1 2023
Last Update
September 15 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Elderly Community Center
Athens, Attica, Greece