Balance ProblemsNCT07333989
Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly
A study testing Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback and Balance training in people with Balance Problems and Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), run by Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance Problems, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
- What is being tested?
- Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback and Balance training
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 2 Jan 2026to 1 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients included in this study met the following criteria:
- Sixty patients of both sexes were diagnosed with osteoporosis confirmed by bone density test through Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan (A T-score equal to or less than - 2.5) (Sheu and Diamond, 2016).
- Their age ranged between 65 - 75 years.
- Their BMI ranged between 25 - 29.9 kg/m2.
- They had good mentality and cognitive function.
Who cannot join
- The potential patients were excluded if they have one of the following criteria:
- Patients with endocrine disorders likely to be related to metabolic bone disease, such as premature ovarian failure, hypogonadism, untreated hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome.
- Patients with active contagious skin conditions.
- Patients with implant devices such as pacemaker or electrical prosthesis.
- Any cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Any neuromuscular disorders.
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- Any acute viral infection.
- Patients with ascites or end stage liver or kidney failure.
- Leg discrepancy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly Patients
This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients.
- Conditions
- Balance Problems, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
- Being tested
- Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback, Balance training
- Keywords
- Osteoporosis, Elderly, Balance training, Gluteus medius, Electromyography biofeedback, Quality of life, performance.
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoporosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedbackDevice
a physical therapy intervention that uses auditory and visual feedback to control the contraction or relaxation of muscles. Repeated biofeedback training can induce motor learning of muscles. Biofeedback enhances the function of pelvic floor muscles by enhancing the force generation, correct timing, and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Electromyography Biofeedback is considered as a behavioural therapy training modality
Balance trainingOther
functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG with traditional balance training | Experimental | received 30 minutes of traditional balance training (functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training) followed by 30 minutes of gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG biofeedback, three times per week, for four consecutive weeks. Receives: Device: Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback |
| Traditional balance training only | Active comparator | received balance training alone with the same frequency and duration. Receives: Other: Balance training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance
balance of osteoporotic elderly patients (antero-posterior, medio-lateral, and overall stability indices; Berg Balance Scale)
Measured: Base line before treatment, then one month after treatment
Secondary outcomes (1)
gluteus medius activity
Assessment of gluteus medius strength by hand-held dynamometer
Measured: Base line before treatment and reassessment after one month of treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jan 2026
- Study start2 Jan 2026
- Primary completion5 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Balance ProblemsStudies 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
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07333989
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005451
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 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 20 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07333989
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005451
- Conditions
- Balance Problems, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
- Keywords
- Osteoporosis, Elderly, Balance training, Gluteus medius, Electromyography biofeedback, Quality of life, performance.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Mohamed Said Alsafy AlhamrawyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Jan 2026 (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.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG with traditional balance training | Experimental | Device: Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedbackreceived 30 minutes of traditional balance training (functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training) followed by 30 minutes of gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG biofeedback, three times per week, for four consecutive weeks. |
| Traditional balance training only | Active comparator | Other: Balance trainingreceived balance training alone with the same frequency and duration. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- All patients included in this study met the following criteria:
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- The potential patients were excluded if they have one of the following criteria:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedbacka physical therapy intervention that uses auditory and visual feedback to control the contraction or relaxation of muscles. Repeated biofeedback training can induce motor learning of muscles. Biofeedback enhances the function of pelvic floor muscles by enhancing the force generation, correct timing, and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Electromyography Biofeedback is considered as a behavioural therapy training modality | Device | Gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG with traditional balance training |
| Balance trainingfunctional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training | Other | Traditional balance training only |
Primary outcome
Balance
Time frame: Base line before treatment, then one month after treatment
balance of osteoporotic elderly patients (antero-posterior, medio-lateral, and overall stability indices; Berg Balance Scale)
1 secondary outcome
gluteus medius activity
Time frame: Base line before treatment and reassessment after one month of treatment
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Mar 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback and Balance training in people with Balance Problems and Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), run by Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy 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 9 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mohamed Alhamrawy (+201013132649, Mohamedalhamrawy333@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance (time frame: Base line before treatment, then one month after treatment). 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 20 Mar 2026.