Improving Balance in Frail Elderly
Early Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- ElderlyFrail
- Interventions
- Other: Core
- Registration Number
- NCT00785746
- Lead Sponsor
- McGill University
- Brief Summary
The objective of this pilot study is to estimate, for a frail elderly population, the extent to which balance improves following a Core-Strength training program in comparison to a Stretch \& Strength program. A secondary objective is to explore the impact of core strength training on urinary incontinence.
- Detailed Description
Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch \& Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they attend the GDH. Measures will be made at admission, after 6 weeks of the program and at discharge if more than past 6 weeks.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- elderly persons attending the geriatric day hospital at the royal victoria hospital
Exclusion Criteria
- persons who are not medically fit to participate in the Geriatric day hospital physiotherapy component.
- the individuals at high risk for falls
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description core Core strength training of the core muscles.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Berg balance scale baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional walking capacity 6 minute walk test baseline, 6 weeks, discharge Gait speed baseline, 6 weeks, discharge Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale) Baseline, 6 weeks, Discharge International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire- Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI) Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge Bridge Test Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
McGill University-Royal Victoria Hospital Site
🇨🇦Montreal, Quebec, Canada