The effects of plantar sensory perception training on balance and falls efficacy of the elderly with a history of falls: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy old people; Plantar sensory; Sensory perception training; Balance; Falls efficacy; Old people

• Registration Number: TCTR20171009001
• Lead Sponsor: There is no sponsor

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2017-09-22
• Study Start: 2017-10-09
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Those who did maintain standing posture;
(2) Those who did ambulate independently;
(3) Those who did demonstrate plantar touch-pressure sensitivity to Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments of at least 5.07;
(4) Those who did understand the instruction as confirmed by scores on the Korean version of Mini-Mental Status Examination ≥ 24.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Those who have any neurologic or orthopedic problems;
(2) Those who did participate in any balance training programs in previous six months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Static balance after 2 weeks intervention Center of Pressure sway surface,Dynamic balance after 2 weeks intervention Timed up and go test

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Falls efficacy after 2 weeks intervention Falls efficacy scale