Effects of Single-task Versus Dual-task Training on balancePERFORMANCE

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Balance Impairment
• Interventions: Other: single task balance training; Other: dual task balance training

• Registration Number: NCT03608111
• Lead Sponsor: Ufuk University

Brief Summary

Background: Impairment in the control of balance is a common problem among elderly patients especially whom with osteoarthritis (OA).

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of single-task and dual-task training on balance performance in the elderly osteoarthritic patients with balance impairment.

Detailed Description

Fifty elderly osteoarthritic patients with balance impairment were included into this study. Patients were randomly assigned to single task balance training (Group 1) or dual-task balance training (Group 2) groups. Balance activities were given to both groups for 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Patients in group 2 also performed cognitive tasks simultaneously with these exercises. Patients were evaluated with Berg balance scale (BBS), kinesthetic ability trainer (KAT 2000) static and dynamic scores, timed up and go test (TUTG) and walking speed for single and dual tasks, number of stopping and Activities Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale at the baseline and at the end of 4 weeks.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-01-01
• Status Verified: 2018-07
• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-07-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-07-23
• Study First Posted: 2018-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 2018-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• included age ≥65, able to walk 10 m, no neurological or musculoskeletal diagnosis, met the criteria of balance impairment, and scored >19 on the mini mental state examination.

Exclusion Criteria

• neurologic or musculoskeletal diagnosis such as stroke, orthopedic involvement, significant visual and auditory impairments, severe vitamin B12 deficiency and sedative drug use.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
dual task balance training	dual task balance training	-
single task balance training	single task balance training	-
single task balance training	dual task balance training	-
dual task balance training	single task balance training	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Berg balance scale	1 month