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NCT02374463 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Improving Balance and Mobility
A NA study of Mobility Limitation and Accidental Falls, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 41
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02374463: Completed NA study of Mobility Limitation and Accidental Falls, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT02374463 is a NA study of Mobility Limitation and Accidental Falls that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 254-participant average among 28 other Mobility Limitation trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02374463, a NA study of Mobility Limitation and Accidental Falls, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 41 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%. Tai Chi, a standing exercise program, has been effective at improving balance but may not prevent falls. Most falls occur during walking when an individual experiences a slip or a trip. Programs that focus on walking, stepping, and recovery from a slip may be more effective at fall reduction. This study will compare Tai Chi to a novel multimodal balance intervention (MMBI). MMBI focuses on standing balance, walking, stepping, strength training, and recovery from a slip. The Investigators believe that the MMBI program will be more effective than Tai Chi at improving balance and preventing falls in older Veterans and the Investigators will use the results of this study to develop a larger study on fall prevention in older Veterans.
Primary Outcome
the Four Square Step Test assesses dynamic balance and coordination through stepping forwards, sideways, and backwards in a timed fashion. The four square step test is timed in seconds. Higher scores are associated with worse outcome. Individuals with higher scores are at increased risk of falling with some using a score of 15 seconds or higher as being at high risk for falls. The minimum value one would see in young healthy populations for this test is 5 seconds. The maximum value is 60 seconds
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Tai Chi
- BEHAVIORAL MMBI
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 41 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02374463 record still lists
NCT02374463 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 41 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 254-participant average among 28 other Mobility Limitation trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Mobility Limitation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Tai Chi is the first listed.
NCT02374463 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02374463 about?
NCT02374463 is a clinical study titled "Improving Balance and Mobility". Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%. Tai Chi, a standing exercise program, has been effective at improving balance but may not prevent falls. Most falls occur during walking when an indivi...
What is the current status of trial NCT02374463?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2015-06-01. Estimated completion is 2018-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02374463 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mobility Limitation, Accidental Falls, Postural Balance.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02374463?
The interventions under investigation include: Tai Chi (BEHAVIORAL), MMBI (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02374463?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02374463 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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