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Study NCT ID:
NCT00227071
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-01-04
First Post:
2005-09-23
Brief Title:
Aquatic Verses Land Exercise to Decrease Fall Risk
Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Organization:
University of Saskatchewan
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Water Verses Land Exercise to Decrease Fall Risk in Older Women With Osteoporosis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2005-09
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:
Compare the effect of aquaticland and no exercise on fall risk factors in women diagnosed with osteoporosis
Detailed Description:
Background and Purpose Fall prevention through exercise is an ongoing goal of researchers and clinicians This study compared the effects of aquatic exercise AE land exercise LE and no exercise NE on fall risk factors Subjects Seventy-three women 60 or older with osteoporosis OP Method Randomized clinical trial comparing balance posture strength mobility function falls and quality of life Results Significant differences p005 were found for participants ratings of global change AE and LE NE tandem balance AE LE and function LE AE Joint pain and falls occurred more often during LE Discussion and Conclusion Participants experienced significant global improvement with both AE and LE Less joint pain reduced falls and improved balance were found in AE however LE was more effective in improving functional ability at home Clinicians should consider the individuals specific impairments and risk factors when recommending exercise programs on land or in water
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