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The effect of medical insole on elderly balance

Comparing the effect of medical insoles with Non-Slip Socks on balance and the fear of falling in the elderly

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171122037576N5
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-10-26
Start date
2022-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

Elderly.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group 1: There are 15 people in this group, and the fear of falling questionnaire and TUG, BBS-9, FAB tests are taken. Then, this group will be given a model of an

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age conditions (60 years and above) No history of falls resulting in damage to the lower limbs No use of aids for walking Ability to walk without assistance at least up to 12 meters Not having any cognitive impairment or neurological or muscular disease( based on the MMSE test)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to continue participating in the study Orthopedic conditions that cause walking disorders or recent injuries Occurrence of stressful events such as death and loss of family members, accidents or new acute diseases Unstable medical conditions and cognitive impairment Acute conditions Psychiatric or under treatment for mental disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Balance. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one week after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: TUG and BBS-9 and FAB tests in person during periodical examinations.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one week after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: FES-I short questionnaire in person during periodical examinations.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Razmjouie

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

hadadim@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3627 1551

Outcome results

None listed

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