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Study NCT ID:
NCT02333994
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-01-08
First Post:
2015-01-01
Brief Title:
Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly
Sponsor:
Maharishi Markendeswar University Deemed to be University
Organization:
Maharishi Markendeswar University Deemed to be University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-01
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:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A Experimental group and only Balance training was delivered to group B Control group for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards importance of good nutrition use of stick while walking avoiding slippery surfaces Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale
Detailed Description:
Present study was an experimental design A total of 60 elderly subjects were selected as per the selection criteria and they were randomly allocated in two equal groups ieGroup A- Experimental Group- Balance Exercises and Education Program Group B - Control Group - Balance exercisesprocedure of study was explained to each subject and written consent was taken from them
Aim
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population
Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A Experimental group and only Balance training was delivered to group B Control group for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards importance of good nutrition use of stick while walking avoiding slippery surfaces Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale
Aim
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population
Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A Experimental group and only Balance training was delivered to group B Control group for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards importance of good nutrition use of stick while walking avoiding slippery surfaces Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale
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