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Comparison of the effect of common and reactive core stability exercises on some functional indicators and quality of life of elderly women

Comparison of the effect of common and reactive core stability exercises on some functional indicators and quality of life of elderly women

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20260425069161N1
Enrollment
36
Registered
2026-05-06
Start date
2025-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

elderly women.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: common core stability exercises. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: reactive core stability exercises. Intervention 3: Control group: do usual daily activiti

Sponsors

The University of Isfahan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
65 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gender and Age: Healthy elderly women aged 65-75 years. Cognitive Status: Minimum score of 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to assess cognitive health. Willingness to Participate: Willingness to participate in the study and be randomly assigned to study groups Questionnaire Requirements: Fulfillment of the General Health Questionnaire and Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire requirements Health Conditions: Absence of acute or chronic disabling diseases that are incompatible with exercise, and no contraindication from a specialist physician for performing exercise. Exclusion from Other Activities: No participation in regular sports activities other than the interventions in the current study. Informed Consent: Completion of the informed consent form and voluntary, conscious participation in the study. Functional Independence: Functional independence and ability to perform daily living activities.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: the existence of any medical and ethical prohibition to participate in training ( cognitive , visual , hearing , cardiac and sensory and sensory motor skills ) not to complete the research tests . voluntarily withdrawing from continuing research in the training sessions ( absence of three consecutive sessions in practice sessions or having five alternate sessions ) . incidence of any problems that impede the continuation of the study .

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Static Balance. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: Footscan Mark R system.;Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: Footscan Mark R system.;Core Trunk Muscular Endurance. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: McGill core endurance test.;Gait Performance. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: 10-meter walk test.;Fall Risk. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: Falls Efficacy Scale–International (FES-I).;Quality of Life. Timepoint: A pre-test will be conducted initially, followed by a post-test after eight weeks of training. Method of measurement: elderly-specific Quality of Life questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHaniyeh Rezayat

The University of Isfahan

h.rezayat74@gmail.com+98 31 5724 2742

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026