Status:
COMPLETED
Nordic Walking to Manage Falls and Fear of Falling
Lead Sponsor:
Dr. Mohammad Auais, PhD
Conditions:
Risk of Falling
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a pilot study that aims to test the feasibility and safety of a novel Nordic Walking (NW) activity program for community-dwelling older adults who are at risk of falling or experience fear of ...
Detailed Description
Introduction: this is a pilot study that aims to test the feasibility and safety of a novel Nordic Walking (NW) activity program for community-dwelling older adults who are at risk of falling or expe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Must be 60+ years old.
- Be at risk of falling, as determined by the Stay Independent Falls Risk Assessment Tool. This validated tool is recommended by the STEADI fall prevention program to evaluate risk of falling.
Exclusion
- Inability to use walking poles due to medical conditions.
- Inability to walk 400m independently.
- Having a medical condition such as unstable cardiorespiratory status, impending angioplasty, or ataxia/dyskinesia (unsteady, staggering gait) that prevents them from participating in physical activities or using walking poles is prohibited.
- Taking part in any other structured exercise program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 29 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
37 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05965011
Start Date
August 29 2022
End Date
November 30 2023
Last Update
December 13 2023
Active Locations (1)
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School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queens University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada