Comparison of the effect of turning and balance training on motor function and quality of life in the elderly.

Comparison the effect of two combined turning and balance training protocols on some motor function indicators and quality of life in the elderly.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180101038168N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-26

Start date

2020-04-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

Condition 1: Elderly. Condition 2: Motor function indicators in the elderly. Condition 3: Quality of life in the elderly. Age-related physical debility

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: balance training group - take part in a 60- minute balance training program of 3 sessions per week, lasting for 12 weeks (exercise based on balance challenges

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having age 60 or older Lack of regular physical activity Functional independence and the ability to perform daily life activities

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mental disorders Acute heart-respiratory diseases Acute joint diseases Hypertension Paralysis of a part of the body

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Static balance. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measure the center of pressure excursion using the force plate device.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measuring the center of mass position in relation to base of support and the average rate of stopping and vertical loading rate using the motion analysis device and force plate while walking.;Gait function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position, center of pressure changes and ground reaction force parameters while walking using motion analysis system and force plate.;Turning function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position , center of pressure changes, coefficient of friction and ground reaction force parameters while turning using motion analysis system and force plate.;Stair negotiation function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position, center of pressure changes and ground reaction force parameters while stepping up and down using motion analysis system and force plate.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Quality of Life Scale (CASP-19).;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).	—

Measure

Time frame

Static balance. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measure the center of pressure excursion using the force plate device.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measuring the center of mass position in relation to base of support and the average rate of stopping and vertical loading rate using the motion analysis device and force plate while walking.;Gait function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position, center of pressure changes and ground reaction force parameters while walking using motion analysis system and force plate.;Turning function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position , center of pressure changes, coefficient of friction and ground reaction force parameters while turning using motion analysis system and force plate.;Stair negotiation function. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Measurement of joint angular position, center of pressure changes and ground reaction force parameters while stepping up and down using motion analysis system and force plate.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Quality of Life Scale (CASP-19).;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Measurement at the beginning of the study (before the intervention begins) and after 12 weeks of exercise. Method of measurement: Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehdi Ghaderian

University of Isfahan

mehdighaderiyan67@gmail.com+98 31 3268 8075

Outcome results

None listed

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