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Exergame and strength training on gait and balance among elderly fallers

Comparing the effect of 8 weeks Xbox Kinect and strength training on balance and Biomechanical parameters of gait among elderly fallers

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180627040251N2
Enrollment
52
Registered
2020-06-29
Start date
2020-06-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-07-13

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Conditions

Condition 1: Fall. Condition 2: Gait. Condition 3: Posture. Condition 4: Mild cognitive impairment. Condition 5: ?Strength Exercises. Repeated falls Abnormalities of gait and mobility Abnormal posture Mild cognitive impairment, so stated Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises

Interventions

Sponsors

Iran's National Elites Foundation
Lead Sponsor
Kharazmi University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 65 years of age and older with the ability and mobility to join the group training sessions. Had a history of falls in the previous year. Able to walk without an Assistive Device. Obtain score less than 24 on the Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) . Obtain score less than 26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. No history of syncope falls.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have acute or chronic disease with influence on balance control (e.g., Parkinson’s disease; diabetes or peripheral neuropathy). Who participated in regular exercise programs in the last 6th month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Gait Analysis. Timepoint: Before and after Exercise Protocol. Method of measurement: Motion analysis systems.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Static Balance. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Biodex Balance System SD.;Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test (TUG).;Cognitive Assessment. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive Assessment.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contact?Dr Seyed sadradin Shojaedin

Kharazmi University

sa_shojaedin@yahoo.com+98 21 2222 8001

Outcome results

None listed

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