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Comparison of blindfolded balance exercises and movement-based balance training to improve walking ability in elderly people

Comparative analysis of blindafolde static balance verses dynamic balance training protocol to improve gait in geriatric patients: An experimental study - BSTAB Gait Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103464
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R269- Unspecified abnormalities of gaitand mobility Health Condition 2: G319- Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Static Blindfolded Balance Training: Participants will undergo blindfolded static balance training focusing on maintaining postural stability in various standing positions such as feet

Sponsors

Sristi suman
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 60 to 80 years of either gender with age-related balance impairment or gait instability who are able to understand and follow simple instructions and are willing to participate in balance training interventions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of stroke traumatic brain injury recent lower limb surgery uncontrolled hypertension unstable cardiac conditions severe cognitive impairment severe musculoskeletal disorders affecting mobility diagnosed neurological disorders or conditions associated with high risk of falls or fractures like severe osteoporosis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Berg balance scale for blindfolded static balance Dynamic gait index for dynamic balance Timepoint: Baseline pre and post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional independence assessed using the functional independence measuresTimepoint: Baseline pre and post intervention period;Gait parametersTimepoint: Baseline pre and post intervention period;Risk of fall in geriatric patientsTimepoint: Baseline Pre and post intervention period;Comparative effectiveness of static versus dynamic training on gait and mobilityTimepoint: Post intervention analysis

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mekhala Mathur

Prakash institute of Physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied medical sciences

Mathurmekhala9@gmail.com9557822471

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026