A Feasibility Trial of Vibration Training in Frail Older People

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Falls risk; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000332820
• Lead Sponsor: John Parsons

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-03-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals are potentially eligible if they meet all of the following criteria: (i) Aged 65 years or over; (ii) admitted to older persons rehabilitation ward under the care of a geriatrician; (iii) are able to stand from a chair with the aid of one person and; (iv) can provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Clinicians may consider a patient unsuitable to enrol if they have any of the following: (i) Severe cognitive impairment (MMSE <24/30) or otherwise judged unable to understand or comply with treatment protocol; (ii) Severe or unstable cardiovascular disease (i.e. unstable angina, pacemaker fitted, dysrhythmia other than controlled atrial fibrillation); (iii) Near-terminal disease (including advanced heart, lung, kidney, liver failure resistant to medical management); (iv) Acute Musculoskeletal Disorder.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Physiological Profile Assessment is a valid and reliable tool for assessing fall risk in older people. Based on the performance of five physiological domains (vision, proprioception, strength, reaction time, and balance), the PPA computes a fall risk score.[Baseline and discharge from facility]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Independence Measure[Baseline and discharge from facility];Length of stay in the facility[at discharge from the facility];Health related quality of life (SF-12)[Baseline and discharge from facility]