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A Study Comparing Motor Relearning Programme and Frenkel Exercises for Improving Balance and Reducing the Risk of Falls in Older Adults

To compare the effectiveness of Motor Relearning Program and Frenkel Exercise to improve balance and reducing the risk of fall in geriatrics patients in tertiary care teaching hospital, North India - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113375
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-07-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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: frenkel exercise: Frenkel exercises are coordination exercises designed to improve balance, proprioception, and motor control. They were originally developed for patients with sensory a

Sponsors

Rajat Sharma
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Geriatric population 2 Age range - Patient between aged 60 above years. 3 History of at least one fall in the past 12 months and Berg Balance Scale value below 45 4 Patients admitted to the Neuro ward or attending Physiotherapy OPD

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute neurological conditions . 2. Age under 65 years or severe cognitive impairment 3. Severe orthopedic issues 4. Cardiovascular instability 5. Vestibular disorders or visual acuity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Berg Balance Scale used to assess static and dynamic balance abilities in elderly individuals and patients with neurological conditionsTimepoint: at Baseline and at 2 week post intervention and 4 week post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Timed Up & Go test used to assesses mobility, balance, & fall risk in clinical settings,particularly for older adults or those with neurological impairments. 2. Functional Electrical Stimulation scale to assess improvements in gait, muscle strength, or spasticityTimepoint: at Baseline and at 2 week post intervention and 4 week post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Niraj Kumar

Shri Guru Ram Rai University School of Allied and Health Care

drnirajkumar25@gmail.com09997516613

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026