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Study NCT ID:
NCT00222287
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2006-09-22
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
Sponsor:
University of Melbourne
Organization:
University of Melbourne
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2006-09
Last Known Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
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:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance particularly for older adults The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes
Detailed Description:
The Feldenkrais Method is an educational process which involves exploration of novel movement sequences that lead to expansion of the movement repertoire This Method has been used with the aim of improving balance and mobility in several studies and has been compared to the benefits of Tai Chi for improving balance in older adults The current study investigates the effects of a 10 week series of Feldenkrais movement classes on gait parameters as measured on an instrumented gait mat a balance test of stepping and turning the Four Square Step Test and a questionnaire about balance confidence the Activites Specific Balance Confidence scale
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