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NCT07842094
Effect of LiFE-SePBT on Postural Stability in Community-dwelling Older Adults: an Assessor-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial
Conditions: Fall Prevention in Healthy Aging, Fall, Fall Prevention Training, Postural Control, Postural Instability, Balance Control in Elderly
Sex: All
Ages: 60 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 44
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Location: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon
Summary
This study is an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of combined Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise and Self-initiated Perturbation-based Balance Training (LiFE-SePBT) on postural stability in community-dwelling older adults with an elevated risk of falling.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 or older
* Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin
* Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes
* A score of ≥ 6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong)
* Have fallen in the preceding year, have concerns about falling, or feel unsteady while walking or standing
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
* Osteoporosis
* Hip or knee replacement within the last year
* Resting blood pressure ≥ 160/100 mmHg even with medication taken
* A score of ≤ 6 in 5-items Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5)
* Have musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders that preclude their participation in the assessment or intervention safety
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07842094). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
