Status:

COMPLETED

Psychometric Properties of Four Step Tests and Effects of Step Training in Reducing Falls on Older Adults with Dementia

Lead Sponsor:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Conditions:

Dementia

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Abstract: Objectives: (i) To investigate the test-retest and inter-rater reliability, construct and known-group validity of four independent step tests in older adults with mild to moderate dementia ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 65 years or above
  • able to walk independently without walking aid, with stick or quadripod
  • clinical diagnosis of dementia

Exclusion

  • unstable cardiac or pulmonary conditions
  • acute musculoskeletal or severe neurological conditions affecting stepping performances
  • severe hearing or visual impairment limiting communication
  • severe cognitive impairment
  • recent hospitalization in the past 30 days

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

47 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04296123

Start Date

January 1 2020

End Date

March 31 2024

Last Update

October 4 2024

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong