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Behavioural Intervention

Balance training for Fall Risk

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Research Sponsored by Dilshaad Basrai Vad

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Age of 65 years or older

Able to transfer and walk independently at least 10 feet without an assistive device

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 40 seconds

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Study Summary

This trial aims to assess whether a home-based balance training program with electronic assistance can reduce the risk of falls. It will compare the effectiveness of the program in reducing fall risk, fear of falling, and

Who is the study for?

This trial is for community-dwelling elderly individuals who are at risk of falling. Participants should be able to follow a home-based program and use electronic assistance. Specific eligibility criteria have not been provided, but typically, participants would need to meet certain health and mobility standards.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if a home-based balance training program combined with education can reduce the risk of falls in elderly people compared to just receiving educational materials. The program includes multiplanar exercises and uses electronic aids over 12 weeks.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves balance training exercises and education, side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from physical activity. However, serious side effects are unlikely given the non-invasive nature of the interventions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.

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I can walk 10 feet on my own without help.

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I can stand on one leg for 2 to 10 seconds on both sides.

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My Mini-Cog test score is 3 or higher.

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I live on my own in a house or condo.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 40 seconds

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~40 seconds

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 40 seconds for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

3 stage balance test measured in seconds

30-second chair stand measured in repeitions

Timed up and Go Test measured in Seconds

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Balance trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

multiplanar balance training exercise with education

Group II: controlPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Education only

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dilshaad Basrai VadLead Sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the current number of individuals who have been admitted into this clinical research study?

"Affirmative. Information from clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is actively seeking participants. The trial was initially listed on January 15, 2024, and the most recent update was made on April 17, 2024. A total of 70 patients are being sought at one site."

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Are eligible patients able to enroll in this ongoing trial at the present time?

"Per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is actively seeking eligible candidates. The trial was initially listed on January 15th, 2024 and most recently revised on April 17th, 2024."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Effects of a Home-Based Fall Prevention Program on Community-Dwelling Elderly's Fall Risk Category

Dilshaad Basrai Vad 2024. "The Effects of a Home-Based Fall Prevention Program on Community-Dwelling Elderly's Fall Risk Category". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06373276.

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