Multifaceted Intervention on Balance in Older Adults

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention Program Including Activity and Balance Exercises, Nutritional, Biomechanical, Pharmacological, and Psychological Components on Improving Balance in Older Adults

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251102067858N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-23

Start date

2025-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

balance impairment in elderly. Unsteadiness on feet

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:. Intervention 2: Control group:.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Age = 65 years- Ability to walk independently with or without a mobility aid- Score of 21 to 40 on the Berg Balance Scale, indicating moderate balance- Written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Severe neurological disorders (such as stroke or advanced Parkinson's) Moderate to severe dementia (MMSE score less than 20) Severe musculoskeletal problems Inability to participate in interventions for more than 2 weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Berg Balance Scale. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: 14 items in Berg balance Test.;Time of Timed Up and Go Test. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Time taken by the participant to cover the 3-meter distance.;Nutritional situation in Mini Nutritional Assessment. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Short Form Nutrition Assessment Score.;Score of the Medication Appropriateness Index. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Score from the quality of medication use assessment for the elderly based on the Medication Appropriateness Index.;Level of Anxiety and Depression. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: The scores of Geriatric Depression Scale and Geriatric Anxiety Inventory tests.;The strength of lower limbs. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: 30 -Second Chair Stand Test score.;The Speed of Gait. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Average gait speed of the participant on the 4-meter path.	—

Measure

Time frame

Berg Balance Scale. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: 14 items in Berg balance Test.;Time of Timed Up and Go Test. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Time taken by the participant to cover the 3-meter distance.;Nutritional situation in Mini Nutritional Assessment. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Short Form Nutrition Assessment Score.;Score of the Medication Appropriateness Index. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Score from the quality of medication use assessment for the elderly based on the Medication Appropriateness Index.;Level of Anxiety and Depression. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: The scores of Geriatric Depression Scale and Geriatric Anxiety Inventory tests.;The strength of lower limbs. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: 30 -Second Chair Stand Test score.;The Speed of Gait. Timepoint: Pre-test before intervention and at the end of 12 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: Average gait speed of the participant on the 4-meter path.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarhad Moradi Shahpar

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

drfmoradi@yahoo.com+98 21 8863 0228

Outcome results

None listed

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