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Behavioural Intervention

Game-based exercise for Accidental Falls

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Research Sponsored by Shirley Huang

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

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Study Summary

This trial aims to compare an innovative game-based, technology-enabled home exercise software with a traditional home-based exercise program for older adults at risk of falls. The study will determine if the exercise software leads to

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults at risk of accidental falls who are interested in a home-based exercise program. They must speak English or French, be independent with daily activities, and agree to return for a follow-up after 3 months.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares LudoFit, an innovative game-based exercise software, with conventional home exercises. Participants will do their chosen program three times weekly for three months and have their strength and balance reassessed.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical exercise programs, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from the activities. However, these are common reactions to starting any new exercise regimen.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Conventional exercise cohort - Exercise adherence

LudoFit exercise cohort - Exercise adherence

Physical function test 1-Berg Balance Scale

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Secondary outcome measures

Satisfaction with LudoFit exercise software

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Game-based exerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Strength and balance exercises using the LudoFit game-based exercise software. Participants will be registered on the platform. Exercise is recommended to be done at least 3 times per week.

Group II: Conventional exerciseActive Control1 Intervention

Normally physiotherapist-recommended, tailored strength and balance exercises. These exercises are given in printed handouts and demonstrated by our physiotherapist with the patients during their initial clinic visit. Exercise is recommended to be done at least 3 times per week.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Shirley HuangLead Sponsor

JintronixUNKNOWN

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the registration process currently ongoing for this clinical trial?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is presently seeking volunteers. It was initially released on January 1st, 2024, and last modified on April 2nd of the same year."

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What is the current number of participants involved in this clinical study?

"Affirmative. Information disclosed on clinicaltrials.gov confirms the ongoing patient recruitment for this trial, initially shared with the public on January 1st of 2024 and most recently revised on April 2nd of the same year. The trial aims to enroll 80 participants at a single designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Improving Strength and Balance Through Exercise With LudoFit

Shirley Huang 2024. "Improving Strength and Balance Through Exercise With LudoFit". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05993013.