Exercise Program for Reducing Falls in Older Adults

Overseen By Amanda L Rotondo, DPT

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: College of Staten Island, the City University of New York

Disqualifiers: Neurological condition, Recent surgery, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 14

Duration: 6 weeks

20 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this quasi-experimental study using a pre and post test design is to learn about the effect of participating in an exercise program with hydraulic exercise equipment on fall risk in the older adult population. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the use of hydraulic exercise equipment decrease fall risk in older adults? * Does the use of hydraulic exercise equipment improve function in older adults? Participants will be evaluated pre and post intervention for strength, fall risk using Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment, Timed Up and Go, and functional ability using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale. Participants will engage in an exercise program using 5 different pieces of hydraulic exercise equipment (Frei FACTUM® novus II line) 2x/week for for 6 weeks for 30-45 minutes each session. The equipment uses concentric movements only and works agonist and antagonist muscles with each machine (IE: push and pull, both concentric).

Research Team

Amanda L Rotondo, DPT

Principal Investigator

CUNY College of Staten Island

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for healthy adults aged 60 and above who can follow directions and participate in physical activity. It's not suitable for those under 60, with neurological conditions, recent surgery (within the last 6 months), current injuries, or any medical condition preventing exercise.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a healthy adult aged 60 or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I am younger than 60 years old.

I have not had surgery in the last 6 months.

I have a neurological condition.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Pre-intervention Assessment

Participants are evaluated for strength, fall risk, and functional ability using various scales and assessments

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants engage in an exercise program using hydraulic resistance equipment 2x/week for 6 weeks

6 weeks

12 visits (in-person)

Post-intervention Assessment

Participants are re-evaluated for strength, fall risk, and functional ability using the same scales and assessments as pre-intervention

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for any changes in fall risk and functional ability after the intervention

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Hydraulic Exercise Equipment

Trial Overview The study tests if a specific exercise program using hydraulic equipment can reduce fall risk and improve function in older adults. Participants will use five types of hydraulic machines twice a week for six weeks to measure changes in balance, gait, strength, and overall functional ability.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

All subjects will participate in a 2x/week for 6 weeks exercise program using Frei FACTUM® novus II line exercise equipment, which uses hydraulic resistance. Each session will take 30-45 minutes to complete. The equipment uses concentric movements only but works both agonist and antagonist muscles with each piece of equipment (IE: push and pull). Participants results will be compared pre and post intervention.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

College of Staten Island, the City University of New York

Lead Sponsor

Trials

4

Recruited

220+

Bay Ridge Center

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

20+