To assess the effects of home exercises on balance and quality of life among older adults living in the community.

The efficacy of a home-based exercise intervention to improve balance and quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in Coastal Karnataka. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/12/060934

Enrollment

132

Registered

2023-12-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Home-based structured exercise program.: For 12 weeks, participants in this group will receive home rehabilitation exercises. Strengthening, aerobic exercises, resistance training, bala

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 65 years and above with mild to moderate physical performance.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those unable to walk without walking aid or physical assistance, unable to follow commands, difficulty in speech and hearing, having musculoskeletal or neurological deficits limiting mobility, myocardial infarction or major surgical intervention in the past one year.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaire.Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Clock drawing test. Kuppuswamy Scale. 6-minute walk test. Muscle strength and grip strength- hand dynamometer and handheld dynamometer. Walking speed. Senior fitness test. Self-efficacy for exercise scale.Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishali K

Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE

vaishali.kh@manipal.edu9353039762

Outcome results