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Comparison of two exercise programs to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults living in the community

Effectiveness of otago exercise program versus intrinsic foot muscle strengthening on balance and risk of fall among community dwelling older adults - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110140
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-05-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R268- Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Interventions

Intervention1: Otago Exercise Program: The Otago exercise program includes twelve static and dynamic balance training activities, gait training for endurance, and five lower limb muscle strengthenin

Sponsors

Vama Rajesh Rana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 60 years or above. Able to walk and stand with or without cane. Intact cognitive ability as assessed using Mini-Mental Scale Examination. (MMSE score more than or equals to 24)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have previously participated in balance/resistance training. Participants with medical contraindications for exercise. Individuals using walker as a assistive device. Any musculoskeletal disorders or fractures affecting lower limb. Disability in vision and auditory sensations. Severe cardiopulmonary disease. Participants diagnosed with disease related to postural control such as vestibular dysfunction, Alzheimer s disease, Parkinson s disease and motor neuron disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery) TUG (Timed Up and Go Scale)Timepoint: At baseline and at the end of 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVama Rajesh Rana

Krishna School of Physiotherapy and Research, Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Global University

harsharamrakhiyani.kspr@kpgu.ac.in9408344746

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026