Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Two Treatments on Posture and Balance in Elderly Women With Osteoporosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
65-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was compare the efficacy of two exercise programs - the first consisting of balance training and muscle strength and the second consisting of balance training and muscle stre...
Detailed Description
The decrease in postural control and muscle strength in lower limbs have been identified as major risk factors for falls in older people. Exercises have proven effective in decreasing risk factors in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women from 65 to 80 yrs of age
- diagnosis of osteoporosis classified according to the criteria of the World Health Organization, with bone mineral densitometry reduced by at least 2.5 SD when compared with young adults (region of lumbar spine)
Exclusion
- severe visual deficiency
- physically incapable of participating in the tests
- neurological disorders, amputations, or prostheses
- individuals with regular physical activity (twice or more per week) or who had recently participated in exercise programs for muscular strength or balance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01210469
Start Date
July 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
October 6 2010
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University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil