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"Effect of Virtual Reality training on Reaction Time, Balance, and Functional Performance in Elderly"

Effect of Virtual Reality training on Reaction Time, Balance, and Functional Performance in Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/04/024411
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R268- Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Interventions

Intervention1: control group: a) Conventional Balance Training (CBT): 30- 45min - exercise session 3 times /week for 8 weeks. 1. Flexibility: Calf, hamstring, quadriceps, hip flexors & hip adductors

Sponsors

Self DrSwati Bhise
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male – female from age group of 65 to 85 with balance impairment Ability to ambulate 6 m (20 ft) without human assistance, and Ability to tolerate the balance tasks without excessive fatigue. Subjects were provided short rest breaks as needed.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Cognitive deficit, Coronary heart problems, sever disability lower limb injuries within 6 months or marked deformity at lower limbs, severe or active arthritis, psychological problems, treated with lower extremity joint surgery, such as joint arthroplasty or joint fusion or amputation, neurological problems such as stroke, Parkinsonism etc, severe visual problem , symptomatic vestibular impairment (such as dizziness or vertigo during movement) and Severe hearing impairment which cannot be corrected by hearing aids, Diabetic by Hb1AC (Score more than 8 ) sugar more than 180mg/dl >Grade2 hypertensive (above than BP - 160 mmHg) > Grade II , moderate OA knee (IKDC System)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Testing of Balance by BESTest Scale Timepoint: 0 WEEK 4 WEEK 8 WEEK 8 WEEK

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reaction time measurement through computer test .Timepoint: 0 WEEK 4 WEEK 8 WEEK;Short Physical Performance Battery scale Timepoint: 0 WEEK 4 WEEK 8 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrSwati Bhise PT

Dr.DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

manisha.rathi@dpu.edu.in9970457423

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026