Improving Balance Confidence in Older Adults using Weighted Torso Training in Simulated Challenging Environments - A Study

Efficacy of Weighted Torso Balance Training on Balance Confidence in Simulated Challenging Environments in Older Adults A Randomized Controlled Trail - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/05/087948

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: WEIGHTED TORSO BALANCE TRAINING: Participants in the intervention group will undergo balance training using torso weighting techniques designed to improve balance confidence in simulat

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age Adults aged 60 years and more. Individuals who are able to stand and walk independently or need minimal assistance. Self reported balance issues or fear of falling. Berg balance score greater than or equal to 21, indicating will need some type of walking assistance, like a cane or a walker also will be able to move around safely without assistance. Consent Participants who can provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants who underwent recent lower limb surgeries (TKR, THR or fractures etc). Individuals with conditions that severely limit mobility or balance (advanced Parkinson s disease, Severe Arthritis, Neuropathies and other neurological conditions etc). Individuals participating in other therapeutic interventions related to balance. Participants with severe visual impairments or uncorrected vision. Participants with medically Uncontrolled Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Participants with medically unresponsive depression, dementia.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
ACTIVITY SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALETimepoint: At baseline and post-intervention at 3rd week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Timed Up and Go testTimepoint: At baseline and post-intervention at 3rd Week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJayesh Chandran

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (Deemed to be University)

jayeshnairpt@gmail.com9383443710

Outcome results