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Comparing two types of exercise (dual task and virtual reality) to improve strength balance and quality of life in older adults

Effect of dual task training versus head mounted virtual reality on strength balance and quality of life in elderly a randomized clinical trial - NILL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096209
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-10-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A receives Dual Task Training Group B receives Head Mounted Virtual Reality training.: Group A receives Dual Task Training. This intervention involves performing balance exercise

Sponsors

KLEs Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must be of all genders, over 60 years of age, and willing to provide informed consent and complete all trial procedures. Functional mobility is required, specifically the ability to ambulate at least 10 meters without using an assistive device. Cognitive eligibility is defined by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or greater. Furthermore, all included participants must exhibit a degree of balance impairment, defined by a Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 21 and 56, covering both mild impairment (BBS 41 to 56) and moderate impairment (BBS 21 to 40).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with recent fractures, lower limb injuries and surgeries (past 6 months). Any diagnosed case of respiratory , neurological or cardiovascular condition. Severe visual impairment not correctable with lenses, or vestibular disorder producing instability.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified 30s sit- stand test Berg Balance Scale WHOQOL-BREFTimepoint: 0-6 Weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NillTimepoint: Nill

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anil Muragod

KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy

anilmuragod@klekipt.edu.in9164694970

Outcome results

None listed

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