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NCT01897467 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of a Wii Fit Intervention on Components of Fall Risk in Middle-aged Women
A NA study, sponsored by Arizona State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24
- Enrollment target
NCT01897467 is a NA study that has completed, run by Arizona State University. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants.
The verdict
NCT01897467, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Arizona State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Losses of muscular fitness/balance are common occurrences with aging that can lead to an increased fall-risk. The accelerated bone loss that may accompany menopause makes some women even more "at-risk" for serious consequences related to falling. Interventions to reduce fall-risk have been conducted in an attempt to improve balance or muscular fitness, but often these interventions require monotonous exercises that don't arouse enough long-term interest to elicit the improvements. In other words, while the intervention may be beneficial, participants quit before they can realize any gains. Currently, there is little research that uses novel technology-based programs to promote balance exercises among middle-aged women. The Wii Fit system includes various strength and balance exercises integrated into games intended to have the participant have fun and retain interest, while also improving fitness. By using such a program, women could potentially improve their balance and decrease their fall risk in a way that is fun and exciting. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a Wii Fit based exercise program on balance/muscular fitness/markers of bone health in women between the ages of 45-60 with low bone mass. Volunteers who have moderately low bone levels (n = 28) will be randomly assigned to either the Wii Fit exercise intervention or a normally active control. Balance ability, muscular fitness, body composition, physical activity levels and markers of bone health will be assessed before and after the intervention. Each participant in the intervention will be provided a pre-programmed Wii Fit console and balance board to use at home. The intervention will consist of a 12-week program that they perform 30 minutes a day 3 days a week. The exercises include 10 minutes of Yoga poses and strength exercises and then 20 minutes of balance games such as soccer heading, ski slalom and table tilt. At the 6 week point and the conclusion of the intervention,
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Wait-List Control
- BEHAVIORAL Wii Fit
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01897467 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Arizona State University, which has 187 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Wait-List Control is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01897467 about?
NCT01897467 is a clinical study titled "Effect of a Wii Fit Intervention on Components of Fall Risk in Middle-aged Women". Losses of muscular fitness/balance are common occurrences with aging that can lead to an increased fall-risk. The accelerated bone loss that may accompany menopause makes some women even more "at-risk" for serious consequences related to falling. Interventions to reduce fall-risk have been conducted...
What is the current status of trial NCT01897467?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2013-08. Estimated completion is 2014-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01897467?
The interventions under investigation include: Wait-List Control (BEHAVIORAL), Wii Fit (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01897467?
This trial is sponsored by Arizona State University, which has 187 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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