The effects of weighted vest on body balance in the elderly

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Elderly with kyphosis cobb angle >= 20 degree age 60- 80 yr.; Elderly; Kyphosis

• Registration Number: TCTR20200410004
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine,Khonkaen University,Thailand

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-04-10
• Study Completion: 2020-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1.Both male and female
2.Age between 60-80 years old
3.Back kyphosis with cobb's angle >= 20 degrees
4. Receive information and signed consent forms

Exclusion Criteria

1.Musculoskeletal disorders i.e. severe back pain, hip and ankle pain, lumbar spondylosis,spinal stenosis, osteoporosis.
2. Neurological dirorders i.e. stroke, dementia, peripheral neuropathy , brain tumor, abnormal movement
3.Serious medical desease i.e. coronary heart disease , heart failure , uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, lower limb pain.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body balance Immediate effect Balance Platform Sigma/degree per sec,Body balance Immediate effect Balance platform sigma

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cobb angle Immediate effect Degree,Single leg stance test Immediate effect Sec,Time up and go Immediate effect Sec,10 meter walk test Immediate effect Sec