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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Aging; Cardiovascular Diseases
• Interventions: Behavioral: Balance activity program; Behavioral: Strength activity program

• Registration Number: NCT02981771
• Lead Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2016-11-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-11-30
• Study First Posted: 2016-12-05
• Study Start: 2017-02-08
• Primary Completion: 2017-07-31
• Study Completion: 2017-12-25
• Status Verified: 2018-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-10-13
• Last Update Posted: 2018-10-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 31

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
experiment	Balance activity program	A physical activity program that is based on balance and coordination exercises
control	Strength activity program	A physical activity program that is based on strength exercises

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zinman College for Physical Education and Sport Sciences; 🇮🇱 Wingate, Israel