An Early Phase 1 interventional study of Core in Elderly and Frail, sponsored by McGill University. Completed at 1 site in Canada. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2013-02-04.
Sponsored by McGill University · Early Phase 1 and Interventional
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.
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.
McGill University is the lead sponsor of 244 studies on the registry; 49 are open to participants now.
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Exclusion Criteria:
strength training of the core muscles.
Other: Core
This program consists of general stretching exercises and peripheral muscle strengthening exercises with a special emphasis on strengthening the upper extremity muscles because of their importance for ADL but not necessarily balance.
We have devised a series of core strength training exercises that can be easily and safely performed under the supervision of trained staff. The exercises will be individualized depending on the participants' ability and health conditions. The majority, but not all, of exercises will be performed on or with exercise balls of different sizes and shapes, round for more advanced persons and oval for more frail persons.
Berg balance scale
Time frame: baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
Functional walking capacity 6 minute walk test
Time frame: baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
Gait speed
Time frame: baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
Bridge Test
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale)
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, Discharge
International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire- Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI)
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge
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