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NCT01000038 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Wii-fit for Activity, Balance and Gait in Assisted Living

A NA study of Alzheimers Disease and Falls, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01000038: Completed NA study of Alzheimers Disease and Falls, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

NCT01000038 is a NA study of Alzheimers Disease and Falls that has completed, run by University of Nebraska. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 3,926-participant average among 147 other Alzheimers Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01000038, a NA study of Alzheimers Disease and Falls, has completed, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Falls in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) are common and lead to fractures, acute hospitalizations and increased rate of institutionalization. Poor balance and gait abnormalities, commonly associated with AD, are risk factors. Improving balance and gait abnormalities is critical in preventing these falls. Walking is the most commonly recommended home-based exercise program for elderly by primary care providers. However, it is difficult to engage patients with AD in long term exercise programs. Barriers include lack of motivation, poor engagement, and external factors such as the cost of physical therapy (PT). The use of readily available technology might bridge this gap by providing high level of engagement via use of multimedia at an affordable price. Wii-Fit is a Nintendo gaming console used for aerobics, strength training, and balance activities. It is a TV based self-directed activity where virtual trainers talk the user through the activity while tracking progress. Some skilled nursing facilities have started using the Wii-Fit as an adjunct to PT and note improvement in balance along with social benefits, but no systematic studies are done to generalize the findings. This study will compare changes in balance and daily living activities between a group receiving Wii-Fit training and another receiving a walking exercise program.

Primary Outcome

Balance test

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Walking
  • OTHER Wii-Fit intervention

Study Locations (1)

Nebraska

  • Parson's House Assisted Living - Omaha

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 22 participants
Start Date 2009-03-30
Est. Completion 2011-07-07
Phase NA
University of Nebraska

407 total trials

What the finished NCT01000038 record still lists

NCT01000038 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 3,926-participant average among 147 other Alzheimers Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Alzheimers Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Walking is the first listed.

NCT01000038 reports a single indexed study location in Nebraska.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01000038 about?

NCT01000038 is a clinical study titled "Wii-fit for Activity, Balance and Gait in Assisted Living". Falls in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) are common and lead to fractures, acute hospitalizations and increased rate of institutionalization. Poor balance and gait abnormalities, commonly associated with AD, are risk factors. Improving balance and gait abnormalities is critical in preventing these falls. W...

What is the current status of trial NCT01000038?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2009-03-30. Estimated completion is 2011-07-07.

What conditions does trial NCT01000038 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alzheimers Disease, Falls.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01000038?

The interventions under investigation include: Walking (OTHER), Wii-Fit intervention (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01000038?

This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska, which has 407 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01000038 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Nebraska. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT01000038's enrollment target sits among peer trials

22 125th of 147 higher than 23 of 147 other Alzheimers Disease trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01000038, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT01000038 (small enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.