Clinical trials: Fear of Falling, open to volunteers
Glaucoma
Effects of Balance Training in Individuals With Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by visual field loss, which may adversely affect postural control, functional mobility, and increase the risk and fear of falling.
- Trial name
- NCT07910955
- Testing
- Balance Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Virtual Reality Environments on Walking in Adults With and Without Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with pain, impaired physical function, and movement-related fear.
- Trial name
- NCT07920120
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Walking Conditions, Non-VR Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in Lithuania, Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment
The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07775183
- Testing
- Light- Targeted Balance Training, Standard Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Stroke
Fear of Falling in Stroke: Its Relationship With Motor Recovery, Stroke Duration, Trunk Control, and Balance
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between fear of falling and motor recovery, stroke duration, trunk control, and balance in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07847827
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Cataract Surgery Deneyimi, Cataract Surgery
Katarak Surgery and Care
Although cataract surgery is an effective treatment method for improving visual function, it is important to evaluate the quality of life, daily living activities, independence level and psychosocial well-being of patients in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07807761
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Knee Surgery, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement)
Effects of Music Listening and Relaxation Interventions on Postoperative Recovery After Knee Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether listening to music and using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help patients recover better after knee arthroscopy.
- Conditions
- Knee Surgery, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement), Postoperative Pain, Arthroscopic Surgery
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT07530614)
- Testing
- Emotional Freedom Techniques, listening music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Arzum ÇELİK BEKLEVİÇ
Lumbar Disease, Lumbar Surgery
The Effect of Mobilization Training Given to Patients Undergoing Lumbar Stabilization Surgery on Postoperative Pain, Anxiety, Kinesiophobia, Fear of Falling, and Mobility
In this study, the researcher will examine the effects of preoperative mobilization training (video viewing with VR glasses and brochure methods) given to patients undergoing surgery in the lumbar region on pain, anxiety, fear of…
- Trial name
- NCT07231562
- Testing
- The group that will receive mobilization training using virtual reality glasses and brochures
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Frail Elderly
Comparison of the Effects of Different Exercise Protocols in Frail Elderly Individuals
The aim of this research is to investigate and compare the effects of two different exercise programs developed for frail geriatric individuals on fall risk, fear of falling, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07564076
- Testing
- Vivifrail Exercise Program, Otago Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Postural Balance, Fall Risk
Additional Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation With Otago Exercises on Fall Risk in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Diabetes Mellitus is considered as one of the most prevalent issues among global population and 50% of all the diabetic patients particularly diabetes type II develop peripheral neuropathy.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Fall Risk, Diabetes (DM), Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07122726
- Testing
- Otago and PNF exercise, Otago Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Aging
Effects of Otago Exercise Combined With Short-Foot Exercise in Older Adults
The Otago Exercise Programme is a multicomponent exercise approach targeting strength, balance, and mobility in older adults. Short-foot exercises are designed to improve intrinsic foot muscle activation and medial longitudinal…
- Trial name
- NCT07870486
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Programme, Otago Exercise Programme + Short-Foot Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Glaucoma, Visual Impairment
Glaucoma Rehabilitation With Action viDeo Games and Exercise - GRADE
Falls are one of the most serious public health concerns for seniors, with significant medical and economic consequences. This concern is even higher in patients with peripheral field loss due to glaucoma because of the patients'…
- Trial name
- NCT06000865
- Testing
- Action video game training, Conventional physical training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hypertension, Fall Risk
Short-Term Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs on Postural Balance and Fall Risk
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the short-term effects of three commonly prescribed antihypertensive drug classes (beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers) on postural balance and fall risk in…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Fall Risk, Postural Balance, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07099677
- Testing
- Beta Blocker, ACE inhibitor, Calcium channel blocker
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Multicomponent Exercise and Pain Science Education for Fall Prevention in Older Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (MovePainFall)
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is common in older adults and is associated with reduced mobility, loss of function, poorer quality of life, fear of movement, fear of falling and a higher risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Accidental Falls, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- MovePainFall (NCT07889024)
- Testing
- MovePainFall multicomponent exercise programme, Pain science and fall-prevention education
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN), Acupressure
The Effect of Acupressure on Symptoms in Elderly Adults With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
This project aims to evaluate the effects of acupressure applied to elderly individuals with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) on neuropathic symptoms, balance confidence, fear of falling, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07392619
- Testing
- acupressure
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Stroke
Interoception in Stroke
This study aims to examine the associations of interoceptive awareness and interoceptive accuracy with plantar superficial sensory threshold, knee joint proprioception, pain intensity, and dynamic balance performance in…
- Trial name
- NCT07669246
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Pelvic-Restricted vs. Pelvic-Free Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of pelvic-free versus pelvic-restricted robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on gait pattern, balance, and fear of falling in stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07365384
- Testing
- RoboGait® Pelvic-Free Mode, RoboGait® Pelvic-Restricted Mode, Conventional Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Meltem Gunes Akinci
Parkinson Disease
Comparative Effects of Alexander Techniques and Feldenkrais Method in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and postural instability. These symptoms significantly impact balance and increase the risk of falls, which subsequently lead to a…
- Trial name
- NCT06750224
- Testing
- Alexander technique, Feldenkrais method
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy
Primary objectives WP1: Evaluate the prevalence of FOF in the study population and how this varies over time. Evaluate whether there are relationships between the variables investigated (clinical, motor, cognitive, psychological)…
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Muscular Dystrophies, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07129954
- Testing
- Motor rehabilitation, Motor Rehabilitation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Arthoplasty, Pain, Anxiety
Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Fear of Falling, Pain, and Anxiety in Arthroplasty Patients
The study will be conducted using a parallel-group randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on postoperative fear of falling, pain, and anxiety levels in…
- Trial name
- PMRE (NCT07098390)
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Type 2 Diabetes
Assessment of Cognitive Function and Functional Performance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that is becoming a growing public health problem worldwide, affecting people's lives in many ways.
- Trial name
- NCT07390292
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University