Fall PreventionNCT01178970
The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
A study testing Resistance training in people with Fall Prevention, run by University of Oklahoma at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fall Prevention
- What is being tested?
- Resistance training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2009to Jun 2010
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate
Who cannot join
- Unable to obtain physician consent to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
OU-Tulsa Family Medicine Clinic
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74120
About this study
The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve their balance following a structured lower body strength training program compared to those who do not engage in a lower body strength training program.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention
- Being tested
- Resistance training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Resistance trainingBehavioural
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance improvement
Measured by:
Postural orthostatic hypotension test-blood pressure taken while sitting and standing.
Balanced test with Biodex Balance System SD-a person's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2009
- Primary completionJun 2010
- Study completionJun 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Fall PreventionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of OklahomaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 N/A
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01178970
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- OU IRB 14759
- Status last verified
- Aug 2010
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2010
- Last updated
- 10 Aug 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Aug 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01178970
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OU IRB 14759
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of OklahomaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2009
- Primary completion
- Jun 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Aug 2010 (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 aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.
Detailed description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve their balance following a structured lower body strength training program compared to those who do not engage in a lower body strength training program.
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Unable to obtain physician consent to participate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance training | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Balance improvement
Time frame: 8 weeks
Measured by: Postural orthostatic hypotension test-blood pressure taken while sitting and standing. Balanced test with Biodex Balance System SD-a person's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Aug 2010.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Resistance training in people with Fall Prevention, run by University of Oklahoma at 1 site in United States.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Aug 2010. 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 United States. 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.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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 improvement (time frame: 8 weeks). 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 10 Aug 2010.