Clinical trials: Balance Control in Elderly
Balance Control in Elderly
Effect of Osteopathic Manipulation on Postural Stability in the Elderly
Postural stability and balance are defined as the body's ability to return the body back to its equilibrium point when exposed to a perturbation.
- Trial name
- NCT01153412
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
Old Age; Debility, Fall
Effects of Perturbation-based Balance Training on Postural Control and Cortical Modulation in Elderly With Fall Risk
This is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial with pre- and post- measurements. Forty community-dwelling elderly (age> 65 y/o) with fall risk (defined as functional reach test≦25.4 cm) will be recruited and randomly…
- Trial name
- NCT04473885
- Testing
- Perturbation-based balance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Cerebrovascular Disorders, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Application of Device-based Training to Improve Postural Control in Older Adults With CCI
The goal of this clinical trial is to improve comprehensive rehabilitation programs for elderly patients with chronic cerebral ischemia by incorporating training methods with biofeedback for postural control training.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Disorders, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Accidental Fall, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT07358338
- Testing
- "Huber" (LPG-Systems, France), "C-mill" (Physiomed Elektromedizin AG, Germany), Physical therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Litvina Lyubov Dmitrievna
Accidental Falls, Postural Balance
Feasibility of High-intensity Functional Exercise With Simultaneous Cognitive Challenge for Older People With Falls Risk
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a high-intensity functional exercise program with simultaneous cognitive challenge (HIFE+cog) among older people at risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Postural Balance, Gait, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06774508
- Testing
- HIFE+cog, HIFE
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
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
Fall, Balance
Effect of Single-task, Dual-task and Analogy Training During Gait Rehabilitation
The study aims to examine the effect of single-task, dual-task and analogy training during gait rehabilitation on conscious motor processing propensity, balance, walking ability and fear of falling by older adults at risk of…
- Conditions
- Fall, Balance, Reinvestment Propensity, Gait Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT03811782
- Testing
- Single-task Training, Dual-task Training, Analogy Training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Postural Balance, Aging
Immediate Effects of Vojta Therapy on Postural Control in Older Adults
This exploratory randomized assessor-blinded study aimed to determine whether a single session of Reflex Locomotion Therapy according to Vojta produces immediate changes in postural control in community-dwelling older adults…
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Aging, Frailty
- Trial name
- VOJTABALANCE (NCT07829172)
- Testing
- Reflex Locomotion Therapy according to Vojta, Educational Session
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marianela Alejandra Valenzuela Sandoval
Stroke
Dual-task Training in Chronic Stroke
Background Functional community ambulation not only requires a critical level of postural control and walking skills, but also the ability to engage in cognitive tasks while walking (i.e., dual-task walking) and adapt to the…
- Trial name
- NCT02270398
- Testing
- Dual-task training group, Single-task training group, Flexibility and strength training group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise, Resistance Training
Low Load With Blood Flow Restriction for Improving Strength, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults
This study aims to examine the effects of low load resistance exercise with a blood flow restriction cuff on muscle strength, balance, physical performance, depression, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Exercise, Resistance Training, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- BFRT (NCT06962514)
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction cuff, Exercise without BFR cuff
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Cognition
Effects of Breathing Exercises on Cognition in Older Adults
The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to investigate the effects of breathing exercises added to balance training on cognitive function in individuals aged 65 years and older.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Cognition, Balance Control in Elderly, Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07505914
- Testing
- Balance Training Program, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Breathing Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06124911
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5), Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Frail Older Adults
A Twice-Daily Individual Targeted Exercise Program in Frail Hospitalised Older Medical In-patients (RCT)
This study will help to determine whether frail older medical inpatients will benefit from targeted exercise sessions performed twice daily while in hospital.
- Trial name
- APEP (NCT02463864)
- Testing
- Intervention exercise
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Aging, Postural Balance
Cerebello-Cortical Connectivity and Balance Adaptation in Younger and Older Adults
This study will investigate how communication between the cerebellum and cerebral cortex contributes to balance control and adaptation in younger and older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Postural Balance, Motor Adaptation
- Trial name
- NCT07901322
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Assessment, Reactive Balance Adaptation Task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Congenital Heart Disease in Children
Impact on the Nitrogen Balance, Autonomy, Safety and Tolerance of Enteral Diets Made of With Nutrilon Without Lactose® Fortified by Concentration Versus by Maltodextrin and Oil Supplementation,After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, in Infants.
An adequate nutritional support after a cardiac surgery enhances the morbidity and mortality. After a cardiac surgery, the energy expenditure is estimated to be around 55 kcal/kg/d.
- Trial name
- DIETCHIRCARD (NCT03136900)
- Testing
- Nutrilon without lactose® fortified by concentration, Nutrilon without lactose® fortified by Maltodextrin and oil supplementation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
Osteoporosis
Immediate Effect Of Whole-Body Vibration And Walk in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Introduction: Osteoporosis and Osteopenia are common bone disorders, characterized by low bone mass, signs of bone deterioration and are responsible for typical bone fragility.
- Trial name
- NCT03448276
- Testing
- Training in the vibrating platform, Walk
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Older Adults
Telerehabilitation Based on Otago Exercises for Older Adults
This study is a single-blind, randomized controlled, prospective clinical trial. At least 62 older adults aged 65 and over were included in the study. Evaluations were made twice, before starting the study and after completion.
- Trial name
- NCT05914012
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation based on Otago Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Neuromuscular Performance and Balance
Immediate Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Neuromuscular Performance and Postural Control in Elderly
The purpose of this study is to analyze the immediate effects of an exercise protocol on the vibration platform on the functional and neuromuscular performance of lower limbs, postural control and life quality in healthy elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT03356418
- Testing
- WBV exercise group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group.
- Conditions
- Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults, Postural Stability, Brain Connectivity
- Trial name
- NCT06573658
- Testing
- Perturbation-based balance training (PBT), Walking exercise (control)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Balance Control in Elderly, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
Turkish Adaptation of the Multidimensional Falls Efficacy Scale in Older Adults
Falls are a major health concern among older adults and can lead to injuries, reduced independence, and a lower quality of life.
- Conditions
- Balance Control in Elderly, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NCT07878832
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Healthy
Effects of Chronic Acid-Base Changes on Ventilatory and Perceptual Responses
Approximately 30% of people aged 65 years and older experience breathlessness (perceived respiratory difficulty) during daily activity.
- Trial name
- NCT00946933
- Testing
- NH4Cl (ammonium chloride)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University