Effects of an exercise program for balance in elderly

Effects of an exercise program on static and dynamic stability in elderly

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-8dpxgcf

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2022-07-15

Start date

2022-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-27

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Conditions

Postural Balance

Interventions

Experimental group: 11 individuals of both sexes, aged 60 years or older, will undergo an exercise program for static and dynamic balance and muscle strengthening of the lower limbs, twice a week for

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Eligibility

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both genders; Aged 60 years or older; Ability to walk 10 meters, with or without the use of an auxiliary device; Residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who score =18 on the Mini Mental State Examination; Individuals with neurological or orthopedic conditions that limit the performance of their activities of daily living; Individuals who have any uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary or metabolic diseases, or any other health condition that may interfere with the safe conduct of the study exercise protocol; Individuals with amputations and/or prostheses in the lower limbs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
It is expected to find after the intervention, for the experimental group, a significant increase in the average score of the Berg Balance Scale, which measures risk of falls and has a score ranging from 0 to 56 points. A statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention values will be considered if the p-value is less than 0.05.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
It is expected to find after the intervention, for the experimental group, a significant decrease in the average score of the Timed Up and Go test, which measures the time it takes an individual to get up from a chair, walk three meters, return and sit down. if. A time greater than 13.5 seconds to perform the task indicates a risk of falls. A statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention values will be considered if the p-value is less than 0.05.;It is expected to find after the intervention, for the experimental group, a significant increase in the mean score of the modified Dynamic Gait Index scale, which measures the gait adaptability and has a score ranging from 0 to 64 points. A statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention values will be considered if the p-value is less than 0.05.	—

Measure

Time frame

It is expected to find after the intervention, for the experimental group, a significant decrease in the average score of the Timed Up and Go test, which measures the time it takes an individual to get up from a chair, walk three meters, return and sit down. if. A time greater than 13.5 seconds to perform the task indicates a risk of falls. A statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention values will be considered if the p-value is less than 0.05.;It is expected to find after the intervention, for the experimental group, a significant increase in the mean score of the modified Dynamic Gait Index scale, which measures the gait adaptability and has a score ranging from 0 to 64 points. A statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention values will be considered if the p-value is less than 0.05.

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Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMarcos Paulo dos Santos

Centro Universitário Augusto Motta

marcospaulofisioterapeuta@gmail.com+55 (21) 38829720

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026