Research on toe muscle training to improve the physical functions of older adults requiring long-term care

The effect of intervention on toe pressure strength on the physical function of long-term care-requiring older adults: A double-blind randomized controlled trial - Verification of the intervention effect on toe pressure strength

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057388

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-25

Start date

2024-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Older adults requiring long-term care

Interventions

Participants in the intervention group underwent toe pressure strength training in addition to the usual rehabilitation carried out in the control group. 12-week intervention. 10 repetitions x 3 sets

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: In this study, we registered older adults requiring long-term care who were using day care rehabilitation. The selection criteria for participants were as follows: participants who had received a long-term care insurance certification, participants who used day care rehabilitation, and participants who were 65 years of age or older.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were participants with a dementia diagnosis, participants with a mental disorder diagnosis, and participants who need help to stand up or walk.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
toe pressure strength in the standing position (Before and 12 weeks after the intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
TUG, Normal walking speed, Maximum walking speed, FTSST, Handgrip strength, Side-by-side, Semi-tandem, Tandem	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTaishiro Kamasaki

Nishikyushu University Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

tai.pt.ft@gmail.com0952-37-9332

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026