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Exercise and Neurofeedback Intervention for improving postural stability and reducing risk of fall in elderly women.

The comparison of the effects of physical activity and neurofeedback training on postural stability and risk of fall in elderly women: a double- blind randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017071235037N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2017-08-22
Start date
2017-07-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

not applicable.

Interventions

Intervention 1: physical activity. Intervention 2: neurofeedback training. Intervention 3: control group.
Rehabilitation
physical activity
control group

Sponsors

shahnaz shahrbanian
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
65 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion: female, physically independent, appropriate health status, older than 65 years Exclusion: Older adults who are advanced in age (> 85 years) and at high risk for falls, participants with injury-related fall within past six months, those who are suffering from an acute medical condition, or have a chronic condition or a history of stroke and other neurological disease are excluded from the study. Furthermore, participants are withdrawn if they suffer a medical condition, such as musculoskeletal impairments, cardiovascular problems, and declines in sensory functioning and cognitive capabilities, during the study period that affect their ability to perform the tests.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Risk of fall. Timepoint: before intervention- 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: biodex balance system.;Postural stability. Timepoint: before intervention- 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: biodex balance system.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahnaz Shahrbanian

Bou Ali Sina University/ Tehran University

sh.shahrbanian@ut.ac.ir+98 21 6111 8903

Outcome results

None listed

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