Measuring intervention-effects on mobility of elderly with objective ambulatory methods; A pilot study
Completed
- Conditions
- het betreft gezonde ouderen met een enigszins verminderde balansnvt
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON34356
- Lead Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
between 70 and 80 years old
performing ADL-activities independently
able to walk without walking aid for at least 10 m.
balance function as measured with Timed Up and Go and BBS somewhat deteriorated. (12 <= TUG <= 20) en (35 <= BBS <= 48)
Exclusion Criteria
Severe co-morbidity which is of influence on mobility
Co-morbidity affecting the general condition of the participant, for example heart- or lung Diseases or neurological disorders
Insufficient cognitive functioning
Not able to understand or read Dutch instructions
Participation in other intervention studies in the same period of time
Participation in exercise programs aiming at improving balance and lower extremity muscle function
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The primary study parameter is power, measured with a new ambulatory<br /><br>measurement system. Power is measured in the home-situation and in a<br /><br>standardized situation with hybrid sensors.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Score on three questionnaires: Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI), Falls<br /><br>Efficacy Scale (FES), Groningen Activiteiten RestrictieSchaal (GARS)<br /><br>Score on clinical tests: Timed Up & Go (TUG), Berg*s Balance Scale (BBS), force<br /><br>generating capacity of hip, knee and ankle extensors and flexors, measured with<br /><br>a Hand Held Dynamometer.</p><br>