Effect of Vitamin D on balance performance in elderly fallers.

Phase 3

• Conditions: poor balance in the elderly; vitamin D deficiency in the elderly; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000503224
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney Nepean Medical Research Foundation

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

age 75 or older
impaired balance as determined by the BRU
Vitamin D level <55.

Exclusion Criteria

uncontrolled thyroid disease
uncontrolled parathyroid disease
parkinsons disease
creatinine clearance <35ml/min
unable to attend BRU sessions
normal BRU parameters

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance performane with the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU)[after the six weeks of BRU exercise program (week 9).]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
vitamin D levels<br><br>repeat blood test (serum vitamin D, PTH, albumin, and Calcium)[week 9.];gait performane assesssed by the gaitRITE[week 9]