SureStep – An inter-active step training program to improve physical and cognitive functioning in independent living older people

Phase 3

• Conditions: physical function; cognitive function; falls; Other - Research that is not of generic health relevance and not applicable to specific health categories listed above; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000671763
• Lead Sponsor: Stephen R Lord

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-06-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 84

Inclusion Criteria

age greater than or equal to 70 years
ambulant with or without walking aids
able to step unassisted (no assistive devices or personal support) on step pad
no major cognitive impairment (Mini-Cog >=3)

Exclusion Criteria

unable to understand instructions (non-english speaking background)
health problems that affect stepping ability (e.g. acute painful joint inflammation, mobility problems after stroke)
unstable health conditions
neurodegenerative disease
blind or colour-blind
no HDMI source on TV

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical/physiological fall-risk assessed by the Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA); this assessment involves tests of contrast sensitivity, lower limb proprioception, knee extension strength, postural sway and simple reaction time. An overall score is generated from these 5 sub-scores with higher scores indicate a higher fall risk.[3 months (end of intervention)];The Stroop Stepping Test (SST) will be used as a measure of combined stepping and executive functioning. In the centre of a display screen an arrow appears pointing in one of four directions (front, right, back, left). Inside this arrow is a written word indicating a different direction. Participants are required to step by the word and ignore the orientaion of the arrow.[after 3 months]