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Training an Elderly individual who is at risk of falls with two tasks at the same time to improve their balance and physical function.

Efficacy Of Dual Task Training In Improving Balance And Physical Function Among Elderly With Risk Of Falls: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/12/060504
Enrollment
62
Registered
2023-12-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: DUAL task training: This is a single arm study involving single group consisting of 62 subjects.The pre and post results will be compared using ABC6 and TUG test. ABC6 is used to measu
Standing: Stepping with alternate hand movements (shoulder flexion and abduction). Standing bouncing a ball while naming words that begins with a certain letter. WALKING: Carrying a cup. Receiv

Sponsors

Noor Saba
Lead Sponsor
Noor Saba
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 65 years or older 2.Those who ambulate independently without any assistive devices 3.Individuals with risk of falls(ABC6 4.Individuals with a history of falls in the last 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Those who have any neurological,musculoskeletaland psychological disorders 2.Those who have any visual,auditory or sensory impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Activities-specific Balance Confidence6 Scale (ABC6)Timepoint: ABC6 measures balance confidence in participants. Balance confidence will be measured on Day1 and after 4 weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Timed up & Go test (TUG)Timepoint: To asses fall risk & to measure progression of balance will be assessed on day 1 & after 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNoor Saba

Narayana Hrudalaya Foundations

rajendra.physio88@gmail.com9529822777

Outcome results

None listed

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