Pilot Study of AdvanStep in Improving Balance in at Risk Elderly
Phase 1
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Impaired Balance in Elderly
- Interventions
- Other: AdvanStep training program - Turtle Pop
- Registration Number
- NCT01059253
- Lead Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
- Brief Summary
Elderly individuals are often at increased risks for falls. The AdvanStep is an interactive training exercise and balance device. The use of the AdvanStep will bring about a measurable improvement in the individuals balance in standardized measures.
- Detailed Description
1. Feasibility study, assessing usability of the system and receiving feedback from the volunteers.
2. Structured treatment sessions twice per week after an initial assessment of balance and mobility on standardized tests.
3. Reassessment of balance and mobility after completion of 15 treatment sessions.
4. Treatment sessions will be supervised by physical therapists.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 65-80
- History of 2 falls in past 5 years, not requiring medical attention
- No acute orthopedic or neurological disorders
- No cognitive impairment affecting daily function.
- Adequate vision and hearing to see the computer screen and follow verbal commands.
- Unilateral stance test - inability to remain in unilateral stance for 25 seconds
Exclusion Criteria
- Congestive heart failure or angina that limits physical activity
- Need for interventional medical treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Training AdvanStep training program - Turtle Pop 15 training sessions
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Performance on 4 square step test, Balance Evaluation Systems Test, 25 second unilateral stand test On completion of treatment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Sheba Medical Center
🇮🇱Ramat Gan, Israel