Status:
RECRUITING
Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Falling
Community Dwelling Older Adults
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group. Changes in postural stability and neur...
Detailed Description
A total of 88 participants will be randomly assigned to two groups receiving perturbation-based training (PBT) or walking exercise without perturbation (control). Written informed consent will be obta...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged ≥ 60 years old
- Community-dwelling
- Right-handed
- Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Able to walk independently on level ground for ≥ 30 minutes
- Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) score ≥ 6
Exclusion
- Metal implants (e.g. pacemaker, artificial cochlea)
- Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
- Osteoporosis
- Hip or knee replacement within the last year
- Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders (such as Parkinson's disease) which can affect MRI examination, balance control, or exercise participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 18 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 14 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06573658
Start Date
April 18 2024
End Date
October 14 2026
Last Update
September 24 2025
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong