The Effect of Exercise Training Programs - Stability and Coordination - On Static Balance, Dynamic Balance and Risk of Falls in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center1 site in 1 country31 target enrollmentFebruary 8, 2017

ConditionsAging Cardiovascular Diseases

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Aging
Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Enrollment: 31
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Change in Balance ability - a composite outcome
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 7 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 8, 2017

End Date

December 25, 2017

Last Updated

7 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Balance ability - a composite outcome

Time Frame: 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