Effects of Action Observation Therapy With Otago Exercises on Balance and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Balance; Distorted

• Registration Number: NCT06008665
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

This study is to determine to see the effect of action observation therapy with otago exercise on Balance and Quality Of Life.

Detailed Description

This study is designed to reduce the Fall and balance problems and increase the quality of life in older adults. Balance, which declines with aging, is a complex sensory-motor process in which the visual, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems work cooperatively to produce postural stability and loss of balance control causes falls, resulting in severe injuries, such as fractures, causing longstanding pain, lower quality of life, disability, and even death.

Interventions include balance and postural control that can help older people to avoid falling, through tai chi methods, gait training, strengthening exercises, and balance training programs.

The Otago Exercise Program comprises muscle strength exercises, balance training, and walking. The Otago workout program is based on individual tolerance, consisting of strengthening, balance, walking, and aerobic activities, and can be done at home environment Action observation is a cognitive intervention training strategy that involves observing other people's performance in order to promote motor learning.

Participants were instructed to watch a video on a screen while comfortably seated in a chair with armrests. They were not allowed to follow along or engage in any movement while watching the video. After the watching video of each component of otago exercises the exercises performed by participant based on the content of the video.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-10
• Study Start: 2023-07-12
• Status Verified: 2023-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-08-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-08-18
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 2023-08-23
• Primary Completion: 2023-10-30
• Study Completion: 2023-11-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Both genders
• Participant experience fall > one time in last 6 months.
• Participants having Berg Balance score between 20 to 40

Exclusion Criteria

• ●Abnormalities in visual, auditory, or vestibular system
• Limb defects
• History of recent fractures
• Participants with Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular disease or traumatic brain injury and Epilepsy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Berg Balance Scale	Baseline to 12th week	The Berg Balance Scale is a testing tool with high validity and reliability used to measure balance. A five-point ordinal scale, ranging from 0-4. "0" indicates the lowest level of function and "4" the highest level of function. Total Score = 56. Score 0-20(High Risk of Fall), 21-40(Moderate Risk of Fall) and 41-54(Low Rosk of Fall)
Functional Reach Test	Baseline to 12th week	The Functional Reach Test is a single item test developed as a quick screen for balance problems in older adults. Score \>6 inches (High Risk of Fall), 6-10 inches (Risk of Fall)
Time Up and Go test	Baseline to 12th week	The Timed Up and Go test is to identify mobility and balance impairments in older adults. Score ≥12 seconds (Risk of Fall)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Short Form 36	Baseline to 12th week	The SF 36 is use to measure the Quality of Life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Waqar Awan Awan; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan