An interventional study of Multi-Sensory Training in Postural Balance, sponsored by Landspitali University Hospital. Completed at 1 site in Iceland. Open to participants aged 50 Years to 75 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-03-27.
Sponsored by Landspitali University Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the study is to investigate whether individuals with fall-related wrist fractures have impaired posterior control, reduced proprioception in their lower limbs and/or vestibular asymmetry compared with those who have not fallen and sustained a fracture. Secondly to investigate the effects of a new balance training method, directed at the sensory systems and training of fall-preventive movements on postural control and how it impacts the function of the sensory systems. Postural instability falls and fractures form one of the major problems associated with ageing. An association of vestibular- asymmetry with falls and fractures has been found and reduced vibration sensation in the lower limbs has been connected with imbalance. Wrist fractures are often precursor to the more serious hip fractures, which often result in decreased quality of life, even death and are costly for the society. Subjects will be individuals 50-75 years of age having sustained a fall-related wrist fracture. Measurements of sensory functions, postural control and functional ability will be conducted before and after balance training. Confidence in daily activities and self-perceived dizziness handicap will be obtained with questionnaires. The same evaluations will be performed on age and gender matched individuals without previous history of fall-related wrist fractures. This research might reveal the presence and frequency of vestibular asymmetry or/and other age related degenerative changes in the sensory systems, which decrease stability and increase the risk of falls and fractures. It could show preventive effects of specific balance training on fall risk, and thus increase quality of life of the individuals, improve healthcare services and decrease costs associated with falls and fractures.
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This study's enrollment of 150 is above the median of 80 across 458 interventional studies indexed under Fractures, Bone.
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Mentally and physically able to understand and undergo the study measurements and training.
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Confirmed diagnosis of degenerative Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases, such as Parkinson, Alzheimer and other diseases impairing mobility and cognitive function and hence precluding participation in the study.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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Multi-Sensory Training. 6 treatment sessions, supervised by a physiotherapist, during a 3 months training period, and a written exercise program that is to be performed daily at home. The participants keep a home exercise diary during the training period.
Other: Multi-Sensory Training
Wrist Stabilisation Training. 6 treatment sessions, supervised by a physiotherapist, during a 3 months training period, and a written exercise program that is to be performed daily at home. The participants keep a home exercise diary during the training period.
Other: Multi-Sensory Training
Also known as: Wrist Stabilisation Training
Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
Balance measurement
Time frame: 14 weeks
Plan to share: No
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Ran from May 2015 to primary completion in May 2016, 12 months.
Of 148 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Fractures, Bone, half reached primary completion within 29 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 57. This study's 12 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 166 studies reached it within 29 months; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 57.
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This study is completed, as verified in Mar 2018. You cannot join it, but the record below documents what was studied.
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