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A clinical trial to study the effect of Barefoot Walking on various surfaces on Balance, Lower Limb Strength and Confidence in healthy community dwelling elderly

Effect of Barefoot Walking on various surfaces on Balance, Lower Limb Strength and Confidence in healthy community dwelling elderly

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/029066
Enrollment
45
Registered
2020-11-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Barefoot Walking on grass: 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 6 weeks Control Intervention1: Barefoot walking on sand: 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 6 weeks Control Intervention2: Bare

Sponsors

Dr Jignesha Hulawle
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy community dwelling older adults 2. Subjects of both genders 3. Age 60 to 75 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with known neurological balance and coordination issues 2. Subjects with musculoskeletal injury or abnormality of spine or lower limb 3. Subjects with any neuropathy and chronic diabetes mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Balance- Timed Up and Go test Four square step testTimepoint: Pre post comparison—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2. Lower limb strength- 30 second chair stand test 3. Confidence- Activity specific balance confidence scale (ABC scale)Timepoint: Pre post comparison—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jignesha Hulawle

Sancheti Institute college of Physiotherapy

drsurmitra@gmail.com8087715596

Outcome results

None listed

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