Older Adult Traditional Balance Training vs Traditional Balance Training Plus Neck Strengthening

AA
Overseen ByAbigail Aultz
Age: 65+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study promotes greater understanding of factors impacting balance and how neck strength alters specific aspects of impaired balance. This study will help physical therapist protocols target a wholistic approach to treat fall risk individuals.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MA

Melissa Anderson

Principal Investigator

Ohio University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

* 65 + for age appropriate for Medicare-based guidelines
* No previous upper cervical spine surgery
* Intracranial bleed within the last 6 months
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Neck Strengthening InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: No intervention (control)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
73
Recruited
17,800+