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NCT03691259 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Ballet Training on Postural Stability in Older Adults
A NA study of Older Adults, sponsored by Skidmore College.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03691259: Completed NA study of Older Adults, sponsored by Skidmore College.
NCT03691259 is a NA study of Older Adults that has completed, run by Skidmore College. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, below the 224-participant average among 23 other Older Adults trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03691259, a NA study of Older Adults, has completed, sponsored by Skidmore College.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in postural stability in older adults following exposure to a beginning ballet dance technique course. Postural stability will be assessed at baseline and following the intervention using Wii Balance Boards as an affordable alternative to force plates. It is hypothesized that a significantly reduced body sway will be observed in participants following a ballet dance training course over a 10-week period.
Primary Outcome
Postural stability will be assessed through examination of average center of pressure velocity and maximum deviation from the mean
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Ballet Classes
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Skidmore College - Saratoga Springs
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12-19 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03691259 record still lists
NCT03691259 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 17 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 224-participant average among 23 other Older Adults trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Older Adults appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Ballet Classes is the first listed.
NCT03691259 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03691259 about?
NCT03691259 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Ballet Training on Postural Stability in Older Adults". The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in postural stability in older adults following exposure to a beginning ballet dance technique course. Postural stability will be assessed at baseline and following the intervention using Wii Balance Boards as an affordable alternative to force pla...
What is the current status of trial NCT03691259?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2018-10-01. Estimated completion is 2018-12-19.
What conditions does trial NCT03691259 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Older Adults.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03691259?
The interventions under investigation include: Ballet Classes (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03691259?
This trial is sponsored by Skidmore College, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03691259 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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