A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Reactive Neuromuscular Training on Balance (NCT00470938)

Study summary

Falls are a major concern for the geriatric population and represent a significant public health problem. Various interventions are being explored to improve balance and decrease falls in the elderly. Success has been shown in some programs; various exercise interventions place emphasis on strength, balance, or endurance exercises. Results reported in the literature are still equivocal. Controversy exists as to optimal types of exercise, and the optimum frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise. It is believed that the SpineForce device, which places a unique combination of strength and balance demands upon the user, can result in rapid increases in balance as compared to other rehabilitation programs. Gains in balance have implications for geriatric populations as well as those seeking enhanced sports performance and injury prevention. The Purpose of this study is to assess the SpineForce device as a novel intervention in the treatment of balance disorders.

Conditions studied

Balance

In context

Lead sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic is the lead sponsor of 48 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible: 20 Years to 30 Years
Sexes eligible: All
Accepts healthy volunteers: Yes

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Young, healthy adults between the ages of 20 - 30, asymptomatic with respect to any balance specific disorder, and who are currently enrolled at Logan College.

Exclusion Criteria:Exclusion criteria include:

A previous lower extremity injury;
Previous lower extremity surgery;
A visual or vestibular condition with accompanying balance difficulty;
A diagnosis of Knee osteoarthritis;
Currently receiving spinal manipulative therapy;
Current participation in a regular exercise program;
Use of any prescription medication, or herbal substance that may affect balance;
Pregnancy

Study design

Phase: Phase 1 / Phase 2
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel assignment
Masking: None (open label)

Interventions

DeviceSpineForce Reactive Neuromuscular Trainer

Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026

No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 29, 2008, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Registry details

Key details

Study ID: NCT00470938
Lead sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic
First posted: May 8, 2007
Start date: Mar 2007
Primary completion: Mar 2007
Completion: Mar 2007
Last update: Feb 29, 2008

Study contacts

Rodger Tepe, PhD

study director · Logan College of Chiropractic

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Reactive Neuromuscular Training on Balance