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NCT00270842 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy
A NA study, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 101
- Enrollment target
NCT00270842: Completed NA study, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
NCT00270842 is a NA study that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 101 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00270842, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 101 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if participation in one of the study groups: functional balance training, Tai Chi, or education, results in better outcomes overall. The outcomes that we are primarily interested in are related to walking ability and balance.
Primary Outcome
The Berg Balance Scale is a commonly used clinical, performance-based measure designed to evaluate performance during various balance activities in community dwelling and institutionalized older adults. The scale consists of 14 common daily balance tasks. Administration requires only minimal basic equipment and takes approximately 15 minutes. All 14 sub-tests are scored on a 5-point ordinal scale based on the subject's ability to perform the requested task safely and in a timely manner. Sub-test
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Tai Chi
- BEHAVIORAL Functional Balance
- BEHAVIORAL Education Control group
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 101 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00270842 record still lists
NCT00270842 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 101 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Tai Chi is the first listed.
NCT00270842 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00270842 about?
NCT00270842 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy". The purpose of this study is to find out if participation in one of the study groups: functional balance training, Tai Chi, or education, results in better outcomes overall. The outcomes that we are primarily interested in are related to walking ability and balance.
What is the current status of trial NCT00270842?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 101 participants. The study started on 2006-01. Estimated completion is 2012-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00270842?
The interventions under investigation include: Tai Chi (BEHAVIORAL), Functional Balance (BEHAVIORAL), Education Control group (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00270842?
This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00270842's enrollment target sits among peer trials
101 840th of 2000 higher than 1,161 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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