Actively Recruiting
High Velocity Resistance Training Versus Otago Exercise Training on Falling Risk in Elderly
Led by Beni-Suef University · Updated on 2025-11-17
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The study aim is to find out the difference between applying the otago exercise training versus high velocity resisted training on risk of fall in elderly. There will be no significant difference between the effect of otago exercise program versus high velocity resisted training on risk of fall in elderly . 40 Old aged persons of both sex their age \>65 years and have risk of falling will be recruited in this study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
High Velocity Resistance Training Versus Otago Exercise Training on Falling Risk in Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age >65 years old.
- Both sexes.
- Activity limited due to concern about falling, with or without previous falls, scoring >7 on short-FES and ≥4 on fall risk checklist.
- Able to walk independently.
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncontrolled non-musculoskeletal conditions making testing difficult, such as COPD or congestive heart failure.
- Neurological conditions affecting leg strength, balance, or walking (e.g., polio, stroke).
- Uncontrolled musculoskeletal or orthopedic issues affecting walking (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Severe cerebrovascular or peripheral venous insufficiency.
- Surgery within the past 6 weeks.
- Sensory impairments affecting communication (vision, hearing).
- Previous diagnosis of dementia.
- Low blood pressure (systolic <90 mmHg or diastolic <60 mmHg).
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beni-suef University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Shaimaa Abu bakr bakr, Master degree
CONTACT
M
Marwa Mohammed Eleawa, Lecturer
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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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