Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
University of Oklahoma
Conditions:
Fall Prevention
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve thei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate
Exclusion
- Unable to obtain physician consent to participate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01178970
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
August 10 2010
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
OU-Tulsa Family Medicine Clinic
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74120