Falls prevention for frail older adults: Cost-efficacy analysis of balance training based on Tai Chi

Cost-efficacy analysis of balance training based on Tai Chi to prevent falls in frail older adults: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN11861569

Enrollment

122

Registered

2005-09-26

Start date

2002-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Any diagnosis causing the loss of autonomy

Interventions

Experimental group: Tai Chi intervention includes two sessions of one hour per day for 15 weeks. The intervention is based on movement using body alignment and specific weight transfers in different d

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. To be a risk of falling (at least one fall in the six last months) 2. Aged greater than or equal to 65 years old, either sex 3. Scoring less than 49/56 at the Berg test 4. Showing good mental capacities (scoring greater than 65 at the 3MS test)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: To be unable to make physical exercises based on medical assessment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence rate on fall in one year of follow-up	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Time interval between end of the intervention and the first fall 2. Total number of falls by subjects 3. Balance 4. Walking 5. Fear of Falling 6. Social participation	—

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

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