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Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly Patients
Led by Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy · Updated on 2026-03-20
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
3 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how activating the gluteus medius muscle using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training affects balance, physical performance, muscle activity, and quality of life in elderly patients with osteoporosis. The study focuses on people aged 65 to 75 years who have balance problems related to osteoporosis. It aims to compare this combined approach to traditional balance training alone to understand its impact on these patients. Participants are divided into two groups. One group receives 30 minutes of traditional balance training involving functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training, followed by 30 minutes of gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG biofeedback. This occurs three times a week for four weeks. The other group receives only the traditional balance training with the same frequency and duration. During the study, participants will be assessed for their balance at the start and one month after treatment. Researchers will also measure the activity of the gluteus medius muscle before treatment and after one month. The study focuses on monitoring improvements in balance and muscle function to understand the benefits of adding EMG biofeedback to standard balance exercises. Participation lasts for about one month, with follow-up assessments to evaluate outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with osteoporosis confirmed by bone density test (T-score ≤ -2.5)
- Aged between 65 and 75 years
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2
- Good mental and cognitive function
You will not qualify if you...
- Endocrine disorders related to metabolic bone disease (e.g., premature ovarian failure, hypogonadism, untreated hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome)
- Active contagious skin conditions
- Presence of implant devices such as pacemaker or electrical prosthesis
- Cardiopulmonary disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Acute viral infection
- Ascites or end-stage liver or kidney failure
- Leg length discrepancy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive balance training and, depending on their group, may also receive gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG biofeedback. Training sessions last 60 minutes, three times per week, for four consecutive weeks.
Three visits per week for 4 weeks (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
General Hospital Abouhms
Abū Ḩummuş, Egypt, 045
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Research Team
M
Mohamed Alhamrawy
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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