Exercise-based fall prevention interventions: Wii Fit vs. Otago

Phase 2

• Conditions: Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Fall risk in older adults

• Registration Number: PACTR201603001513802
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Delva Shamley

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-03-07
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Other
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

60 years or older
defined fall risk (e.g. previous fall/suggested by measures of balance and gait/two or more chronic illnesses/three or more chronic medications)
living independently in retirement community
stand and walk without assistance
not planning absence of more than three weeks in first six months
willing to exercise as prescribed
willing to keep records as per protocol
willing to undergo outcome measures including self-assessment scales
access to stable electricity and television
contactable by phone or email
able to follow instruction

Exclusion Criteria

Cardiac pacemaker
Epilepsy
Waist circumference which precludes use of gait belt
orthopaedic surgery within last six months
regular participation in rehabilitation programme
decreased cognitive function
mass >150kg
restricted upper limb mobility in dominant hand
restricted/absent lower limb mobility including assistive device
severely reduced visual acuity
severely reduced auditory acuity

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
feasibility indicators as described above