Comparison of Voluntary-induced Stepping Response Training vs Multicomponent Exercise Training on Protective Steps in Older Adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20251003001

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-03

Start date

2025-10-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Older adults aged 60 years and above with impaired balance Older adults, balance, VSR training

Interventions

The VSR training will begin by instructing participants to lean their entire body forward without bending at the hips or knees until they perceive a loss of balance, prompting them to take a step. Thi

Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other

Voluntary-induced Stepping Response training,Multicomponent exercise,Control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 60 years or more 2. Score of less than 8 on items 4 to 6 of the Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test (Mini-BESTest) 3. Able to walk independently without walking aids for at least 3 meters 4. No cognitive deficits as determined by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-Thai 2002) score of 24 or above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Receiving perturbation training within the past year 2. Having musculoskeletal problems that interfere with the ability to perform exercises such as weight shifting, stepping, bridging, lunging, squatting, seated marching, or stationary cycling 3. Having a history of neurological diseases such as Parkinsons disease or stroke 4. Unable to follow instructions 5. Having uncontrolled medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
protective response Baseline, immediately after the first training session, after 4 weeks of training, and after 8 weeks of training. Two cameras will be used to record the sessions, and the footage will be analyzed using Kinovea motion analysis software.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
balance performance Baseline, immediately after the first training session, after 4 weeks of training, and after 8 weeks of training. Mini- BESTest,balance confidence Baseline, immediately after the first training session, after 4 weeks of training, and after 8 weeks of training. BRC scale	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactAnyamanee Yingyongyudha

Faculty of Physical Therapy and Sports medicine , Rangsit University

anyamanee.y@rsu.ac.th029972222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026