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Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors

Completed
Conditions
Falls
Registration Number
NCT00323596
Lead Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Brief Summary

Action Seniors!: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
71
Inclusion Criteria

Aged 70 years and older, present to a health care provider with a fall, mini mental state exam of at least 24

Exclusion Criteria

Progressive neurological condition, medical condition precluding participation in physical activity, residing in a nursing home/extended care facility

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Falls Risk Factors as measured by the Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA) and its five components (vision, reaction time, knee extension strength, proprioception, sway)12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fear of falling, cost, injurious falls, Physiologic Profile Assessment (overall score and subcomponents), cognitive performance based on standard neuropsychological tests, and everyday function. All measured at 6 and 12 months12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of Family Practice, UBC

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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