Accidental FallsPhase 1NCT00222287
The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
A Phase 1 study testing Feldenkrais Movement class in people with Accidental Falls and Exercise, run by University of Melbourne at 1 site in Australia.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 90 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Accidental Falls, Exercise
- What is being tested?
- Feldenkrais Movement class
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustralia
- Study dates
- Sep 2004to Dec 2005
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 90 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- community dwelling older adults (aged over 65)
- able to independently ambulate indoors and outdoors
Who cannot join
- currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment
- unable to comprehend written english
- unable to give informed consent
- walking with a walking frame indoors
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes.
Read the detailed description
The Feldenkrais Method is an educational process which involves exploration of novel movement sequences that lead to expansion of the movement repertoire. This Method has been used with the aim of improving balance and mobility in several studies, and has been compared to the benefits of Tai Chi for improving balance in older adults. The current study investigates the effects of a 10 week series of Feldenkrais movement classes on gait parameters as measured on an instrumented gait mat, a balance test of stepping and turning (the Four Square Step Test) and a questionnaire about balance confidence (the Activites Specific Balance Confidence scale.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Exercise
- Being tested
- Feldenkrais Movement class
- Keywords
- Feldenkrais Method, movement class, balance, Four square step test, Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale, systems theory
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Feldenkrais Movement classBehavioural
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance Confidence (as measured by ABC scale)
Tempo-spatial parameters of gait
Time to complete Four Square Step Test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2004
- Study completionDec 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accidental FallsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Enrolment
- 60 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Melbourne
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Mary Galea, PhD, B App Sc (PT), Study director, University of Melbourne
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00222287
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HREC No. 040730
- Status last verified
- Sep 2006
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2006
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Sep 2006. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00222287
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HREC No. 040730
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Exercise
- Keywords
- Feldenkrais Method, movement class, balance, Four square step test, Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale, systems theory
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants
- Lead sponsor
- University of MelbourneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2004
- Study completion
- Dec 2005
- First posted
- 22 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes.
Detailed description
The Feldenkrais Method is an educational process which involves exploration of novel movement sequences that lead to expansion of the movement repertoire. This Method has been used with the aim of improving balance and mobility in several studies, and has been compared to the benefits of Tai Chi for improving balance in older adults. The current study investigates the effects of a 10 week series of Feldenkrais movement classes on gait parameters as measured on an instrumented gait mat, a balance test of stepping and turning (the Four Square Step Test) and a questionnaire about balance confidence (the Activites Specific Balance Confidence scale.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- community dwelling older adults (aged over 65)
- able to independently ambulate indoors and outdoors
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment
- unable to comprehend written english
- unable to give informed consent
- walking with a walking frame indoors
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Feldenkrais Movement class | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Balance Confidence (as measured by ABC scale)
Tempo-spatial parameters of gait
Time to complete Four Square Step Test
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Sep 2006.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mary Galea, PhD, B App Sc (PT) study director
University of Melbourne
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing Feldenkrais Movement class in people with Accidental Falls and Exercise, run by University of Melbourne at 1 site in Australia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Sep 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance Confidence (as measured by ABC scale). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Sep 2006.