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NCT02615899 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effectiveness of Impairment Specific Exercises for Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Living Older Adults at Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A NA study, sponsored by Drexel University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT02615899 is a NA study that has completed, run by Drexel University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT02615899, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Drexel University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified. Objective Our objective was to use a model of balance subsystems to identify balance impairments and demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted (matched) exercises to improve balance and reduce fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. The investigators used the Balance Evaluation System Test (BESTest) as the model because it categorizes balance into 6 subsystems. Design Randomized, partially blinded, pretest-post-test clinical trial consisting of 2 Phases: 1. A comparison between impairment-matched exercises and a control, and 2. A comparison between impairment-matched and mismatched exercises. Setting Senior independent living community. Participants Adult volunteers (n = 40; aged 74-94) recruited as sample of convenience who met the criteria. Participants (n = 20) identified with impairment in the biomechanical (BC) constraints subsystem and participants (n = 20) with impairment in anticipatory postural adjustment (APA) subsystem were enrolled and randomized into 2 subgroups (matched and control/delayed mismatched; n = 10 each subgroup). Intervention Phase 1: Participants in the matched subgroup received a 6-week exercise program matched to their impaired subsystem while the mismatched subgroup served as control. Phase 2: Following the delay, participants in the mismatched group received a 6-week exercise program mismatched to their impairment. Measurements Primary outcome variables were scores on the targeted subsystem (BC, APA), BESTest total, Berg Balance Scale, and fear of falling measure. Quality of life was a secondary outcome. Outcome data were collected by the tester blind to pretest scores and group allocation. Results The matched exercise subgroups demonstrated both statistical and clinical improvement in all outcome variables compared to the control; and s
Interventions
- OTHER Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions
- OTHER Mismatched: Untargeted (non-specific) balance exercise interventions
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02615899 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Drexel University, which has 92 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions is the first listed.
NCT02615899 reports 0 study locations.
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What is clinical trial NCT02615899 about?
NCT02615899 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of Impairment Specific Exercises for Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Living Older Adults at Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial". Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified. Objective Our objective was to use a model of balance subsystems to identify balance impairments and de...
What is the current status of trial NCT02615899?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2013-11. Estimated completion is 2015-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02615899?
The interventions under investigation include: Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions (OTHER), Mismatched: Untargeted (non-specific) balance exercise interventions (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02615899?
This trial is sponsored by Drexel University, which has 92 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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