The Effect of Exercise Training Programs On Balance in Older Adults With CVD

The Effect of Exercise Training Programs - Stability and Coordination - On Static Balance, Dynamic Balance and Risk of Falls in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02981771

Enrollment

Registered

2016-12-05

Start date

2017-02-08

Completion date

2017-12-25

Last updated

2018-10-17

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Conditions

Aging, Cardiovascular Diseases

Brief summary

Individuals of advanced age with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of fall.The aim of this study is to explore the effect of specific exercise program based on balance and coordination on stability parameters

Interventions

BEHAVIORALBalance activity program

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include balance and coordination exercises

BEHAVIORALStrength activity program

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include traditional strength exercises

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Has Cardiovascular disease, under the supervision of a cardiologist * Participates in a cardiovascular rehabilitation center * Able to undergo physical activity for 60 minutes twice a week

Exclusion criteria

* All Other

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Change in Balance ability - a composite outcome	4 months	In order to assess changes in balance ability, it will be measured with the following tests: Timed Get Up and Go , Balance Error Scoring System Test, Functional Reach Test, before and after the 12 week physical activity program and the difference will be compared

Countries

Israel

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026