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Study to see if square stepping exercises can improve balance and walking in older adults Trial

Efficacy of Square Stepping Exercises on Balance, Gait Speed and Fear of Fall in Frail Individuals : A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094802
Enrollment
66
Registered
2025-09-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: SQUARE STEPPING EXERCISES: Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) involves multidirectional step patterns on a gridded mat, making it a simple, adaptable, and low-cost intervention. It improves

Sponsors

Aman Kanda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 60 to 85 years Informed consent Hindi Mental State Examination (HMSE) more than or equal to 21 Fried Frailty Score more than or equal to 3 Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) more than or equal to 19

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Engaged in regular exercise in past 3 months Severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders interfering with balance or safe exercise

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mini Best Timepoint: BASELINE AND 4 WEEKS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fall efficacy scaleTimepoint: BASELINE AND 4 WEEKS;4 meters gait speedTimepoint: BASELINE AND 4 WEEKS—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAman Kanda

Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy

mansi.mittal.pt@gmail.com8860028510

Outcome results

None listed

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