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Study NCT ID:
NCT01897467
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-01-08
First Post:
2013-07-09
Brief Title:
Effect of a Wii Fit Intervention on Components of Fall Risk in Middle-aged Women
Sponsor:
Arizona State University
Organization:
Arizona State University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of a Wii Fit Intervention on Balance Muscular Fitness and Bone Health in Middle-aged Women
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Losses of muscular fitnessbalance are common occurrences with aging that can lead to an increased fall-risk The accelerated bone loss that may accompany menopause makes some women even more at-risk for serious consequences related to falling Interventions to reduce fall-risk have been conducted in an attempt to improve balance or muscular fitness but often these interventions require monotonous exercises that dont arouse enough long-term interest to elicit the improvements In other words while the intervention may be beneficial participants quit before they can realize any gains
Currently there is little research that uses novel technology-based programs to promote balance exercises among middle-aged women The Wii Fit system includes various strength and balance exercises integrated into games intended to have the participant have fun and retain interest while also improving fitness By using such a program women could potentially improve their balance and decrease their fall risk in a way that is fun and exciting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a Wii Fit based exercise program on balancemuscular fitnessmarkers of bone health in women between the ages of 45-60 with low bone mass Volunteers who have moderately low bone levels n 28 will be randomly assigned to either the Wii Fit exercise intervention or a normally active control Balance ability muscular fitness body composition physical activity levels and markers of bone health will be assessed before and after the intervention
Each participant in the intervention will be provided a pre-programmed Wii Fit console and balance board to use at home The intervention will consist of a 12-week program that they perform 30 minutes a day 3 days a week The exercises include 10 minutes of Yoga poses and strength exercises and then 20 minutes of balance games such as soccer heading ski slalom and table tilt
At the 6 week point and the conclusion of the intervention participants will come to the lab for testing on the same tests done initially
The overall goal of this study is to gauge the efficacy of this intervention to improve balance fitness and bone health in at-risk women This project is important because it offers an exciting fun and motivating way to impact fall-risk before clinical symptoms develop Overall this intervention could significantly reduce healthcare dollars spent on fall-related outcomes as well as reduce fall-related mortality
Currently there is little research that uses novel technology-based programs to promote balance exercises among middle-aged women The Wii Fit system includes various strength and balance exercises integrated into games intended to have the participant have fun and retain interest while also improving fitness By using such a program women could potentially improve their balance and decrease their fall risk in a way that is fun and exciting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a Wii Fit based exercise program on balancemuscular fitnessmarkers of bone health in women between the ages of 45-60 with low bone mass Volunteers who have moderately low bone levels n 28 will be randomly assigned to either the Wii Fit exercise intervention or a normally active control Balance ability muscular fitness body composition physical activity levels and markers of bone health will be assessed before and after the intervention
Each participant in the intervention will be provided a pre-programmed Wii Fit console and balance board to use at home The intervention will consist of a 12-week program that they perform 30 minutes a day 3 days a week The exercises include 10 minutes of Yoga poses and strength exercises and then 20 minutes of balance games such as soccer heading ski slalom and table tilt
At the 6 week point and the conclusion of the intervention participants will come to the lab for testing on the same tests done initially
The overall goal of this study is to gauge the efficacy of this intervention to improve balance fitness and bone health in at-risk women This project is important because it offers an exciting fun and motivating way to impact fall-risk before clinical symptoms develop Overall this intervention could significantly reduce healthcare dollars spent on fall-related outcomes as well as reduce fall-related mortality
Detailed Description:
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Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None