Effect of Postural Stability System Comparison to Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Training on Fall Risk and Postural Stability in Elderly

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Completed

• Conditions: Fall Risk; Postural Stability; Elderly; Balance

• Registration Number: NCT06978517
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

Human balance is a complex multidimensional concept related to postural control, and it refers essentially to the ability to maintain a posture (e.g., sitting or standing), move between postures, and not fall when reacting to an external disturbance. One-third to one-half of the population over age 65 reports some difficulty with balance or ambulation .Because of the high incidence of balance and mobility disorders in older adults, interventions are necessary that optimize the performance of balance- and mobility-related activities older adults .

The aim of the current study will benefit clinicians and physiotherapists as it provide an insight to the benefits of balance training. The practical application of balance training will provide neurological advantages tothe geriatric population to allow lesser fall risk and postural instability.

The study will be a non-blinded randomized control trial, consisting of two groups. Study will be conducted over 1 year. Subjects will be selected via a non-probability purposive sampling technique using a coin toss method, followed by randomization into two groups (A and B). Ethical approval will be obtained from the ERC FUMC. One group will receive Nintendo Wii Fit balance training while the second group will receive postural stability system training over 8 weeks. Baseline tests will be performed before and after the intervention for balance, postural stability, and sensory integration. Data will be entered and analyzed on SPSS version 22.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-20
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-20
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study Completion: 2025-05-10
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-11
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 55years and above
• Males and females both
• Berg balance scale score 21-40
• TUG in less than 20 sec

Exclusion Criteria

• Use of a wheelchair or walker.
• Any diagnosed neurological condition.
• Any severe musculoskeletal condition.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance	8 weeks	Berg balance scale is used to assess functional balance and mobility, particularly in the elderly and those with balance impairment. It's a 14-item scale where each item is scored on a 5-point scale (0-4), with a total score ranging from 0 to 56. The higher the score, the better the patient's balance
Fall risk	8 weeks	The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple and widely used assessment of fall risk that measures the time it takes for someone to rise from a chair, walk a certain distance (usually 3 meters), turn around, and walk back to sit down.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan