Falling RiskHVRT/OTAGONCT07204808
High Velocity Resistance Training Versus Otago Exercise Training on Falling Risk in Elderly
A study testing High Velocity Resistance Training and Otogo Exercise Program in people with Falling Risk, run by Beni-Suef University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
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 . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Falling Risk
- What is being tested?
- High Velocity Resistance Training and Otogo Exercise Program
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 31 Mar 2026
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age >65 years old.
- Both sex.
- Have limited their activity level due to concern about falling (with or without falling) score by short -FES > 7 and by
- fall risk check list ≥ 4.
- Participants will be independently ambulating
Who cannot join
- Any uncontrolled non musculoskeletal conditions that would make testing difficult and uncomfortable such as chronic obstructive airways disease and/or congestive heart failure.
- A pre-existing neurological condition that affects lower-limb strength, balance and or ambulation (e.g., polio, stroke).
- Any uncontrolled musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions that may affect ambulation (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis).
- Severe cerebrovascular or peripheral venous insufficiency.
- History of surgery within the past 6 weeks.
- Sensory impairments (vision, hearing, etc.) that affect communication
- Previous diagnosis of dementia.
- Hypotension (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure <60 mmHg
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Comparative Study of High Velocity Resistance Training Versus Otago Exercise Training on Falling Risk in Elderly : A Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
Read the detailed description
Type of study : Randomized trail This prospective interventional study that will be conducted on 40 case of both sex their age above 65
They randomly assigned into 2 equal groups:
Study group (A) 20 patients will receive otago exercise program and will do their normal activity of daily living. Study group (B) 20 patients will receive high velocity resisted training and will do their normal activity of daily living
- Conditions
- Falling Risk
- Being tested
- High Velocity Resistance Training, Otogo Exercise Program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
High Velocity Resistance TrainingDevice
Participants who will be randomized to the HVRT will receive an exercise program targeting the lower limbs, to be performed twice a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises in a rapid and explosive manner such that all repetitions for each shortening phase will be performed as quickly as possible while the lengthening phase of the muscle will be controlled over 2-3 s The exercise will be done (bilateral leg press, step up, sit to stand, calf raise). The 8 weeks will be divided in three phases .
Otogo Exercise ProgramDevice
OEP consists of strengthening and balance exercises. Strengthening of ankle plantar and dorsiflexors, knee extensors and flexors, and hip abductors will be focused in this program. Ankle weight cuffs (1-3 kg) provide resistance for hip and knee exercises. The ankle plantar and dorsiflexors will be strengthened by performing heel and toe raise . plantar and dorsiflexors will be strengthened by performing heel and toe
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Otago group | Active comparator | Participants who will be randomized to the otago exercise program will receive an exercise program that include 17 exercises 5 for strengthen , 12 balance exercise and will starting and ending with a 2-to 3-min warm-up/cool-down period OEP consists of strengthening and balance exercises. Strengthening of ankle plantar and dorsiflexors, knee extensors and flexors, and hip abductors will be focused in traises. The progression will be performed by increasing the duration and then weights. Stair walking, sit-to-stand, heel-to-toe walking backward, toe walking, heel walking, one-leg stands, tandem walking, tandem stance, sideways walking, turning around, walking backward, walking, and knee bends were used for balance exercises. Three levels will be used for balance exercises: Level 1 will be 2 hands holding on, Level 2 will be one hand holding on, and Level 3 will be no hands or support. The individuals will repeat exercise 10 times session twice a week over 8 weeks Receives: Device: Otogo Exercise Program |
| High velocity resistance training group | Active comparator | Participants who will be randomized to the HVRT will receive an exercise program targeting the lower limbs, to be performed twice a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises in a rapid and explosive manner such that all repetitions for each shortening phase (concentric activation of the muscle) will be performed as quickly as possible while the lengthening phase of the muscle (eccentric phase) will be controlled over 2-3 s Receives: Device: High Velocity Resistance Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Berg balance scale
The scale will evaluate an individual's ability to maintain their balance while performing functional activities. It includes 14 items and each section is scored between 0 (worst) and 4 (best), and measures level of dependence/independence in positions such as standing from sitting, standing with feet together, standing in full balance position, balancing on one leg, as well as ability to change positions. High BBS score will indicate good balance. Participants will be classified based on BBS score as high fall risk, balance disorder (0-20 points), moderate fall risk, acceptable balance (21-40 points), and low fall risk, good balance (41-56 points)
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Time up and go test
Timed Up and Go is a commonly applied screening tool that helps to identify patients that are likely to fall. The test will be conducted with the following rules: at first, the tested person will sit on a chair with their back on the backrest; then, on the command "START," they will get up and walk 3m (on a level floor at a normal pace); next, having crossed a line, they will take a 180-degree turn and will come back to the chair to sit down again. The time will be measured by a stopwatch when the patient is instructed on how the test should be done . A test result less than 10 sec indicate low risk of fall , 10-19 sec -a moderate risk of fall and more than 19 -ahigh risk of fall
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Secondary outcomes (5)
30 sec chair stand test
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Short fall efficacy scale
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
6 mwt
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Fall Risk check list
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Four stage balance test
Measured: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025
- Study completion31 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Falling RiskStudies 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shaimaa abu bakr bakr taha, Beni-Suef University
- Investigators
- Tamer Ibrahim Abo Elyazed, Professor, Study director, Beni-Suef University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07204808
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Falling risk
- Acronym
- HVRT/OTAGO
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Comparative Study of High Velocity Resistance Training Versus Otago Exercise Training on Falling Risk in Elderly : A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07204808
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HVRT/OTAGO / Falling risk
- Conditions
- Falling Risk
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Oct 2025 (actual)
- 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 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.
Detailed description
Type of study : Randomized trail This prospective interventional study that will be conducted on 40 case of both sex their age above 65
They randomly assigned into 2 equal groups:
Study group (A) 20 patients will receive otago exercise program and will do their normal activity of daily living. Study group (B) 20 patients will receive high velocity resisted training and will do their normal activity of daily living
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Otago group | Active comparator | Device: Otogo Exercise ProgramParticipants who will be randomized to the otago exercise program will receive an exercise program that include 17 exercises 5 for strengthen , 12 balance exercise and will starting and ending with a 2-to 3-min warm-up/cool-down period OEP consists of strengthening and balance exercises. Strengthening of ankle plantar and dorsiflexors, knee extensors and flexors, and hip abductors will be focused in traises. The progression will be performed by increasing the duration and then weights. Stair walking, sit-to-stand, heel-to-toe walking backward, toe walking, heel walking, one-leg stands, tandem walking, tandem stance, sideways walking, turning around, walking backward, walking, and knee bends were used for balance exercises. Three levels will be used for balance exercises: Level 1 will be 2 hands holding on, Level 2 will be one hand holding on, and Level 3 will be no hands or support. The individuals will repeat exercise 10 times session twice a week over 8 weeks |
| High velocity resistance training group | Active comparator | Device: High Velocity Resistance TrainingParticipants who will be randomized to the HVRT will receive an exercise program targeting the lower limbs, to be performed twice a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises in a rapid and explosive manner such that all repetitions for each shortening phase (concentric activation of the muscle) will be performed as quickly as possible while the lengthening phase of the muscle (eccentric phase) will be controlled over 2-3 s |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age >65 years old.
- Both sex.
- Have limited their activity level due to concern about falling (with or without falling) score by short -FES > 7 and by
- fall risk check list ≥ 4.
- Participants will be independently ambulating
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Any uncontrolled non musculoskeletal conditions that would make testing difficult and uncomfortable such as chronic obstructive airways disease and/or congestive heart failure.
- A pre-existing neurological condition that affects lower-limb strength, balance and or ambulation (e.g., polio, stroke).
- Any uncontrolled musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions that may affect ambulation (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis).
- Severe cerebrovascular or peripheral venous insufficiency.
- History of surgery within the past 6 weeks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| High Velocity Resistance TrainingParticipants who will be randomized to the HVRT will receive an exercise program targeting the lower limbs, to be performed twice a week for 8 weeks. Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises in a rapid and explosive manner such that all repetitions for each shortening phase will be performed as quickly as possible while the lengthening phase of the muscle will be controlled over 2-3 s The exercise will be done (bilateral leg press, step up, sit to stand, calf raise). The 8 weeks will be divided in three phases . | Device | High velocity resistance training group |
| Otogo Exercise ProgramOEP consists of strengthening and balance exercises. Strengthening of ankle plantar and dorsiflexors, knee extensors and flexors, and hip abductors will be focused in this program. Ankle weight cuffs (1-3 kg) provide resistance for hip and knee exercises. The ankle plantar and dorsiflexors will be strengthened by performing heel and toe raise . plantar and dorsiflexors will be strengthened by performing heel and toe | Device | Otago group |
Primary outcome
Berg balance scale
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
The scale will evaluate an individual's ability to maintain their balance while performing functional activities. It includes 14 items and each section is scored between 0 (worst) and 4 (best), and measures level of dependence/independence in positions such as standing from sitting, standing with feet together, standing in full balance position, balancing on one leg, as well as ability to change positions. High BBS score will indicate good balance. Participants will be classified based on BBS score as high fall risk, balance disorder (0-20 points), moderate fall risk, acceptable balance (21-40 points), and low fall risk, good balance (41-56 points)
Time up and go test
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Timed Up and Go is a commonly applied screening tool that helps to identify patients that are likely to fall. The test will be conducted with the following rules: at first, the tested person will sit on a chair with their back on the backrest; then, on the command "START," they will get up and walk 3m (on a level floor at a normal pace); next, having crossed a line, they will take a 180-degree turn and will come back to the chair to sit down again. The time will be measured by a stopwatch when the patient is instructed on how the test should be done . A test result less than 10 sec indicate low risk of fall , 10-19 sec -a moderate risk of fall and more than 19 -ahigh risk of fall
5 secondary outcomes
30 sec chair stand test
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Short fall efficacy scale
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
6 mwt
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Fall Risk check list
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
Four stage balance test
Time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"
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 16 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Tamer Ibrahim Abo Elyazed, Professor study director
Beni-Suef University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing High Velocity Resistance Training and Otogo Exercise Program in people with Falling Risk, run by Beni-Suef University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 5 inclusion and 8 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 16 Oct 2026. 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 Egypt. 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?
Berg balance scale (time frame: "Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 8 weeks of intervention"). The study lists 2 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 16 Oct 2026.