Status:
COMPLETED
Analysis of Balance in the Aging Process
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade de Franca
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-85 years
Brief Summary
Introduction: While growing older, it is possible to notice a decrease in the functional and physiological reserves in the organism which impairs the the abilities in the elderly in doing some tasks. ...
Detailed Description
48 individuals of both sexes and aged between 10 and 85 years were chosen. These individuals were divided according to age, into four groups (each group containing 12 individuals, 6 men and 6 women): ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Absence of the basic pathology that interferes directly in the balance
Exclusion
- Neurological changes
- Cognitive impairment
- Orthopedic injury
- Use of orthoses for lower limb
- Obesity
- Exercise frequently (more than twice a week)
- The bearer of any commitment to stay in their standing position
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00906711
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
May 21 2009
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