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临床试验/DRKS00016609
DRKS00016609已完成3 期

A multi-centre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of Eurythmy Therapy and Tai Chi in comparison to standard care in chronically ill elderly patients with increased risk of falling - ENTAiER

niversitätsklinikum Freiburg0 个研究点目标入组 552 人开始时间: 2019年7月30日最近更新:
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试验速览

阶段
3 期
状态
已完成
入组人数
552

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研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized controlled study
盲法
Open (masking not used)

入排标准

年龄范围
65 Years 至 one(—)
性别
All

入选标准

  • Adults 65 years or older.
  • Chronic disease (musculoskeletal, neurologic, internistic)
  • Increased risk of falling (Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score 49 or less).
  • Self-reported history of imbalance (Anamnestic: Uncertainty when walking or standing)
  • Living in the community (at own home) or retirement or nursing home.
  • Ability to participate in 1-hour group-based sessions (medical assessment).
  • Able to leave home on their own at least twice per week (e.g. for doctors visit, shopping)
  • Patient's written informed consent has been obtained

排除标准

  • Medical conditions limiting participation (e.g., terminal illness, heart failure NYHA III-IV, unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled seizure disorder, decompensated lung disease with less than ordinary activity leading to dyspnoea, cancer in advanced stage, chemo- or radiotherapy ongoing or during last three months, amputation of one or both legs).
  • Complete dependence on rollator (wheeled walker).
  • Visual, hearing or language problems affecting understanding of trial documents and procedures.
  • Major cognitive impairment (MoCA score 18 or less).
  • High risk for individual support during group session.
  • Urge incontinence affecting group sessions.
  • Severe personality disorder, psychiatric disease, alcohol use disorder or other substance use disorders affecting participation of group classes and regular practicing.
  • Life expectancy of less than 1 year.
  • Permanent confinement to bed to be expected in less than a year.
  • Participating in regular Tai Chi or EYT exercises within last 6 months.
  • Participating in vigorous sports for exercise within last month (e.g. training in fitness club or sport group inducing sweating and breathlessness or skiing and mountaineering in high mountains).
  • Patient without legal capacity who is unable to understand the nature, significance and consequences of the study.
  • Simultaneous participation in other studies which could interfere with this study.
  • Participation in a clinical study within the 3 months before the start of this study (screening).

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