Effectiveness of square-stepping exercise on balance, fall and quality of life among community-dwelling vs institutionalized young old adults: an experimental study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- 1. Balance – Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
研究概览
简要总结
This experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) in improving balance, reducing fall risk, and enhancing quality of life among community-dwelling and institutionalized young-old adults (aged 60–74). Falls are a significant concern among the elderly, especially due to associated morbidity, functional decline, and psychological impacts like fear of falling. The SSE program, involving progressive, cognitively demanding step patterns on a mat, is recognized for enhancing motor coordination, postural stability, and cognitive function. The study was conducted over 18 months using a comparative design, with 25 participants in each group receiving SSE interventions over two weeks. Outcome measures included the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) for balance, Fall Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) for fall risk, and WHOQOL-BREF for quality of life. The study utilized random sampling and various statistical tests (e.g., paired/unpaired t-tests, ANOVA) for data analysis. The results are expected to clarify whether SSE offers comparable or differential benefits in community versus institutional settings, thereby supporting tailored fall-prevention interventions for distinct elderly populations.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Not Applicable
- 盲法
- Not Applicable
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60.00 Year(s) 至 74.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1.Patients who signed the written informed consent.
- •2.Both male and female.
- •3.Individual with age from 60 to 74 years (young-old adults) 4.Individual who are community-dwelling or institutionalized older 5.Participants who can ambulate independently or with minimal assistance (e.g., use of a cane) 6.GDS less than 5.
排除标准
- •1.Participants currently undergoing intensive physiotherapy or structured balance training programs under another physiotherapy protocol 2.Un cooperative patients 3.Those who are registered in another clinical trial 4.GDS more than 5.
结局指标
主要结局
1. Balance – Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
时间窗: pre-intervention 1st week | post-intervention 2nd week
2. Fall Risk – Fall Efficacy Scale (FES-I)
时间窗: pre-intervention 1st week | post-intervention 2nd week
3. Quality of Life (QoL) – WHOQOL-BREF
时间窗: pre-intervention 1st week | post-intervention 2nd week
次要结局
未报告次要终点