Improving Balance in Frail Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Two Methods to Enhance Strength (Stretch and Strength Versus Core Strength)

McGill University1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentAugust 2006

ConditionsElderly Frail

Overview

Phase: Early Phase 1
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Elderly
Sponsor: McGill University
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Berg balance scale
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2006

End Date

December 2009

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

McGill University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Nancy Mayo

BSc(PT), MSc, PhD

McGill University

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Berg balance scale

Time Frame: baseline, 6 weeks, discharge

Secondary Outcomes

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)