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Study NCT ID:
NCT00187317
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2010-04-02
First Post:
2005-09-09
Brief Title:
Evaluation of a Balance-recovery Specific Falls Prevention Exercise Program
Sponsor:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Organization:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Study Overview
Official Title:
Development and Evaluation of a Perturbation-based Balance-training Program for Older Adults
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2010-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study aims to investigate the potential to train compensatory stepping and grasping reactions for the prevention of falls
Detailed Description:
Physical activity and exercise have been shown to prevent falling in older adults although the exact mechanisms by which exercise prevents falls is unclear Compensatory stepping and grasping reactions are frequently used to prevent a fall to the ground following a loss of balance Age-related impairment in these reactions may be related to an increased risk of falling Therefore the purpose of this study is to investigate means for reversing age-related impairment in compensatory stepping and grasping reactions A training program involving perturbation-evoked reactions will be evaluated
Comparisons Balance recovery ability before and after a 6-week training program will be assessed Performance of the training group will be compared to a control group not receiving stepping and grasping training
Comparisons Balance recovery ability before and after a 6-week training program will be assessed Performance of the training group will be compared to a control group not receiving stepping and grasping training
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None