Improving Balance in Frail Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Two Methods to Enhance Strength (Stretch and Strength Versus Core Strength)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 早期 1 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Berg balance scale
研究概览
简要总结
The objective of this pilot study is to estimate, for a frail elderly population, the extent to which balance improves following a Core-Strength training program in comparison to a Stretch & Strength program. A secondary objective is to explore the impact of core strength training on urinary incontinence.
详细描述
Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch & Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they attend the GDH. Measures will be made at admission, after 6 weeks of the program and at discharge if more than past 6 weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •elderly persons attending the geriatric day hospital at the royal victoria hospital
排除标准
- •persons who are not medically fit to participate in the Geriatric day hospital physiotherapy component.
- •the individuals at high risk for falls
结局指标
主要结局
Berg balance scale
时间窗: baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
次要结局
- Functional walking capacity 6 minute walk test(baseline, 6 weeks, discharge)
- Gait speed(baseline, 6 weeks, discharge)
- Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale)(Baseline, 6 weeks, Discharge)
- International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire- Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI)(Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge)
- Bridge Test(Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge)
研究者
Nancy Mayo
BSc(PT), MSc, PhD
McGill University
