Status:

COMPLETED

Learning From Falling: Perturbation-based Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Montana State University

Conditions:

Accidental Falls

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The investigators will evaluate the difference between a commonly accepted paradigm of balance training (BT) and a more dynamic and task specific form of balance training, perturbation-based training ...

Detailed Description

APPROACH 1\) The main study The main study to investigate the difference between BT and PBT is a parallel-group randomized controlled trial with 6 months follow-up from baseline to determine the effe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In order to take part in this study, you must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Are aged 60 to 80 years
  • Are living in the community
  • Are a Non-smoker
  • Do not have a recent muscle or joint injury
  • Do not have a progressive musculoskeletal condition (arthritis, osteoporosis etc)

Exclusion

  • You will not be able to take part in this study if you meet any one of the following criteria:
  • If you regularly consume any analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug(s), prescription or non-prescription. If you are unsure about the drugs that you are taking, please ask us.
  • You take medication that may make you dizzy or feel unbalanced, please consult with us regarding any prescribed medication you may be taking. Depending on the medication we may need screen you out of the study or ask that you to obtain clearance from your physician prior to being accepted into the study.
  • A history of bone, joint, nerve, muscle problems or a current injury and are unable to obtain physician approval. This includes joint replacements or reconstructive surgery in the ankle, hip or knee joints.
  • If you have had a stroke or have a heart condition for which moderate to vigorous exercise is contraindicated.
  • If your doctor has told you that you should not do exercise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 11 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04770103

Start Date

January 11 2021

End Date

June 30 2022

Last Update

May 10 2023

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Montana State University, Department of Health and Human Development

Bozeman, Montana, United States, 59717