Perturbation-based gait training

Perturbation-based gait training: Evaluation of a tool to improve balance and gait in older people at risk of falling.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON21354

Enrollment

Registered

2019-01-04

Start date

2019-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-11

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Conditions

balance, aging, gait stability, reactive response

Interventions

The perturbation-based gait training programme is a 4-week reactive gait training on a treadmill, with simulated slips and trips, in combination with cognitive dual tasks. The control intervention is

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: older adults aged 65 years and older at risk of falling

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -MoCa < 24 points -Body weight over 135 kg -Body height over 2.0 m -Open skin lesion or bandage in the area of the harness contact -Neurological comorbidities, e.g. Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, stroke, polyneuropathy -Lower extremity fractures or torn ligaments in the past 6 months -Not able to walk without walking aid at self-preferred speed -Hip or knee joint replacement in the past 6 months -Uncontrolled comorbid conditions, e.g. heart or lung/breathing diseases where physical activity at medium intensity is forbidden

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome is dynamic gait stability in daily life, based on inertial sensor data.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes are the amount of physical activity in daily life, clinical balance and gait assessment scores and treadmill parameters (force plate data).	—

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)