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How to Manage Balance in Older Adults

Effect of Core Strengthening Exercises Versus Traditional Balance Exercises on Balance and Gait Speed in Older Adults. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/082896
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-03-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Core Strengthening Exercises (CSE) : Core Strengthening Exercises (CSE): A set of exercises designed to enhance the strength and endurance of the core muscles, including the abdominals,

Sponsors

Nandini
Lead Sponsor
Dr Maman Paul
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who do not have cognitive impairment as assessed by the Mini Mental State Examination, if hypertension then falls between the normal and prehypertensive stages according to the JNC-7, if diabetic controlled with medicines and are able to walk independently without assistive devices.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Musculoskeletal disorders like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis etc. 2. Diabetic neuropathy 3. Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 4. Neurological disorders like Stroke, Parkinson s, Multiple sclerosis etc. 5. Any type of implants in body including total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, prosthesis 6. Hearing and vestibular disorders like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo 7. Visual impairments like double vision 8. History of fall in recent 1 year, any dislocations, fractures and episode of dizziness 9. History of spinal surgery 10. Malignancy and tumours 11. Severe cardiovascular diseases 12. Pain that limits exercise performance 13. Involved in any other physical activities 14. Psychological disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Static Balance 2.Dynamic Balance 3.Gait Speed 4.Lower Limb StrengthTimepoint: Outcome variables will be assessed baseline and after 5 weeks for both intervention groups.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
N/ATimepoint: N/A

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Maman Paul

Guru Nanak Dev University

mamanpaul@gmail.com9815459353

Outcome results

None listed

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