Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Regular Exercise on Sensory-motor Functions and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
Cyprus International University
Conditions:
Fall Risk
Exercise
Eligibility:
FEMALE
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Falls in elderly population are an important public health problem. The aim of this study is to examine the vibration, proprioception, muscle strength, static balance, reaction time and postural stabi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sedentary individuals with an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) score of \<600 (for control group)
- Individuals who will be participated in an eight-week regular exercise program (for the exercise group)
- Those who scored 24 or higher on the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination, individuals without communication problems, and those who were not bedridden or wheelchair-bound.
Exclusion
- Individuals who had received any diagnosis/treatment for spinal or lower extremity problems or had undergone surgery within the last six months, as well as those with severe chronic illnesses or uncontrolled conditions (e.g., hypertension, cancer), will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 22 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
92 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06891014
Start Date
February 12 2024
End Date
May 22 2024
Last Update
March 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Cyprus International University
Mersin, Haspolat, Turkey (Türkiye)