Comparing the effects of neurofeedback and balance exercises on postural balance in healthy older adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- balance and falling in older adults.Other abnormalities of gait and mobilityR26.8
- Registration Number
- IRCT20180711040419N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
Inclusion Criteria
Age 65 years old or more
Obtain score 24 or more out of 30 in MMSE
Obtain score lower than 7 out of 15 in GDS
The ability to stand and walk independently without assistive devices
Exclusion Criteria
Specific neurologic or orthopedic disorders
Severe or untreated vision problems
Intake sedative drugs or medications that affect postural balance or brain waves, 24 hours prior to the baseline assessment
Dizziness and inner ear disorders
Falling more than two times during the previous six months
Participating in rehabilitation programs in the previous three months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method