Impact of Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults After Recovery From COVID-19

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Community-dwelling Older Adults

• Registration Number: NCT07002736
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This research investigates the impact of balance training on improving functional performance and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults who have recovered from COVID-19. Post-COVID-19, many elderly individuals experience lingering physical impairments, including muscle weakness, decreased coordination, and balance deficits, which increase their vulnerability to falls. The study evaluates whether a structured balance training program can enhance stability, mobility, and overall quality of life in this population.

Detailed Description

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 frequently face persistent physical limitations due to the virus's impact on the respiratory, muscular, and neurological systems. These limitations often manifest as impaired balance, reduced functional mobility, and increased risk of falls-conditions further exacerbated by prolonged inactivity or hospitalization during illness.

This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a structured balance training program using The Biodex Stability System in older adults living independently in the community after recovering from COVID-19.

Participants are assessed using validated tools such as the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and The Biodex Stability System to measure changes in balance performance, fall risk, and confidence in daily movement.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-01
• Study Start: 2025-06-02
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-04
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-28
• Study Completion: 2025-09-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• were being older adults (aged ≥60 years), recovered from infection during the last 6 month,

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals were excluded if they have medical history of musculoskeletal trauma or surgery, systemic disease that could affect standing or walking, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that preclude the ability to comprehend the instructions during conduction of the study protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Biodex Balance indices	Pre and Post 12 weeks	The Biodex Stability System will be used to evaluate dynamic postural stability
Berg Balance Scale score	Pre and Post 12 weeks	The Berg Balance Scale will be used to evaluate balance capability

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and Go test	Pre and Post 12 weeks	Timed up and Go test will be used to assess functional mobility, dynamic balance, and fall risk in older adults

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

BMC; 🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia