Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Balance in Frail Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University
Conditions:
Elderly
Frail
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
The objective of this pilot study is to estimate, for a frail elderly population, the extent to which balance improves following a Core-Strength training program in comparison to a Stretch \& Strength...
Detailed Description
Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch \& Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- elderly persons attending the geriatric day hospital at the royal victoria hospital
Exclusion
- persons who are not medically fit to participate in the Geriatric day hospital physiotherapy component.
- the individuals at high risk for falls
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00785746
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
February 4 2013
Active Locations (1)
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McGill University-Royal Victoria Hospital Site
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A-1A1