Clinical trials: Older Adults, Balance
Aging, Balance Deficits
Examining the Effects of Theta Burst TMS on Brain Connectivity and Balance Ability in Older Adults With Balance Problems
The goal of this study is to learn if manipulating the brain using magnets works to treat balance impairment, a major cause of falls, in older adults with balance problems.
- Trial name
- NCT06779188
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Weinberg Medical Physics LLC
Accidental Falls, Balance Assessment
Otago Exercise Programme and Physical Function in Older Adults in Sarawak
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) on physical fitness, balance, and quality of life among older adults in Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Assessment, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- OEP (NCT07258550)
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Programme (OEP)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Malaysia Sarawak
Accidental Falls
Learning From Falling: Perturbation-based Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
The investigators will evaluate the difference between a commonly accepted paradigm of balance training (BT) and a more dynamic and task specific form of balance training, perturbation-based training (PBT) in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04770103
- Testing
- Balance recovery, Postural Sway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montana State University
Healthy Subjects (HS)
Reactive Balance Training in Augmented Reality for Older Adults
This is a single-blinded study. The participants will be equally randomized to either the reactive balance training with augmented reality (RBT+AR) group or the control (treadmill walking) group.
- Trial name
- NCT07860619
- Testing
- Reactive balance training with augmented reality group, Treadmill walking
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Arterial Stiffness, Autonomic Nervous System
Effects of Active Stretching on Cardiovascular Response and Arterial Stiffness in Older Adults With Low Flexibility
A study of the effects of active static stretching exercise in elderly people with poor lower extremity muscle flexibility on autonomic and cardiovascular responses and balance ability.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Autonomic Nervous System, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- stretching (NCT06944886)
- Testing
- Active Static Stretching Exercise Combined with Breathing Exercise (Experimental Group)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Phayao
Aging Problems
Tai-Chi Chuan and Frenkel Coordination Exercises in Elderly
This study was aimed to investigated the short-term effects of Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) and Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE) on balance, coordination, and kinesiophobia in elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT07629622
- Testing
- Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC), Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Healthy Older Adults
Effect of Dual Task in Aquatic Physical Therapy in Older Adults
Population ageing is associated with declines in motor and cognitive functions, which compromise autonomy and increase the risk of falls and cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT07270094
- Testing
- Aquatic Dual-Task Training, Conventional Aquatic Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Aging, Balance Control in Elderly
Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance Control in Elderly, Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT07472101
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Based Dual-Task Exercises, Educational Brochure and Phone Follow-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Impaired Balance
10 Weeks of NIntendo wIi Fit balanCe Training Improved Postural balANce and Muscle Strength in Elderly Individuals
On a yearly basis roughly 40.000 individuals aged 65+ contact the emergency departments in Denmark as a result of an accidental fall, and in about 30% of these cases hospitalization is required.
- Trial name
- WIICAN (NCT01371253)
- Testing
- Nintendo wii balance training, EVA-soles
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Geriatric Assessment, Muscle Strength
Effects of a Program of Physical Exercise and Electrotherapy on Muscle Strength in Subjects of the Fourth Age
The purpose of this study is to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation, strengthening exercises, or combination of both over lower limbs are effective in the improvement of the stability fundamentally against…
- Conditions
- Geriatric Assessment, Muscle Strength, Postural Balance, Body Mass Index
- Trial name
- NCT01086592
- Testing
- No intervention, Strong progressive strengthening exercises of lower limbs, Electrotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Mobility Limitation
Effects of Game-based Balance Exercise for Older Adults With Fall History
Due to the many problems associated with reduced balance and mobility, providing an effective and engaging rehabilitation regimen is essential to progress recovery from impairments and to help prevent further degradation of motor…
- Trial name
- NCT01381237
- Testing
- game-based balance exercises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Fall, Self Efficacy
Validation of a New Scale of Balance Recovery Confidence for Community-dwelling Older Adults
Introduction: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide clinicians with a greater understanding of patients' perceived ability in their physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT04577365
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Exercise, Frailty
Evaluation of the Walk With Ease Program for Fall Prevention
The study will use a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the potential of incorporating physical therapy exercises (primary prevention strategy) within an evidence-based intervention called Walk with Ease to reduce…
- Conditions
- Exercise, Frailty, Arthritis, Accidental Falls
- Trial name
- NCT05693025
- Testing
- Group Exercise, Behavioral Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa State University
Stroke
Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Patients
The aim of the study is to determine the combined effects of Otago exercises and systematic desensitization on balance, fall risk, and basophobia among post-stroke older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07063368
- Testing
- Otago exercises and systematic desensitization with routine physical therapy, Otago Exercises and Routine physical Therapy, Systematic desensitization and routine physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Circuit-Based Exercise, Exercise Test
Effects of Circuit Training Combine With Square-Stepping Exercise, Strength Training and Balance Training on Senior Fitness and Fall Risk in Elderly in the Community
According to the cause of death statistics compiled by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2022, among the causes of death among the elderly, falls ranked second among the causes of death from accidental injuries over the age…
- Conditions
- Circuit-Based Exercise, Exercise Test, Community Health Nursing, Aged
- Trial name
- SSE (NCT06358170)
- Testing
- Circuit Training Combine with Square-Stepping Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hsin-ching, Tsai
Physical Function, Cognitive Function
Physical Exercise and Jaques-Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Effects on Physical and Cognitive Functions, and Falls in Seniors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and the possible mechanisms underlying music-based multitask training (i.e., Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics) in older people, compared to multicomponent exercise training.
- Conditions
- Physical Function, Cognitive Function, Falls
- Trial name
- EPHYCOS (NCT01811745)
- Testing
- Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics training, Multicomponent exercise training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Aging, Fall
Design and Implementation of a Physical Exercise Program With Virtual Reality to Improve Functional Capacities in Older People.
TITLE: Desing and implementation of a Immersive Virtual Reality exercise program to improve balance in older people INTRO: Older people grow around the world at a faster rate than any other age group, resulting in an accelerated…
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04336670
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality exercise program, Usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pablo Campo-Prieto
Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction
Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Training on Foot Muscle Activity, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction, Sarcopenia, Age-Related Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- EXG-FOOT (NCT07357662)
- Testing
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training, Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Frailty Syndrome, Older Adults, Balance
Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality Combined With Occupational Therapy in Reducing Fall Risk and Frailty Among Older Adults
Population aging is a growing global phenomenon that poses significant challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in preventing falls and managing frailty among older adults.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Older Adults, Balance, Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- VIRTO-FRAIL (NCT07060677)
- Testing
- Inmersive Virtual Reality, Conventional occupational therapy sessions
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Anorexia of Ageing
Impaired Regulation of Energy Balance in Elderly People (Balance Study)
Over the past century life expectancy has risen rapidly. As a result, the proportion of elderly people continues to grow. Elderly people probably have an impaired regulation of energy balance (energy intake versus energy…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT00561145)
- Testing
- Energy restriction period
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University