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CompletedNCT04820738Updated Mar 30, 2021

Effects of Sensory Motor Training on Balance and Proprioception Among Post-Menopausal Obese Women

An interventional study of Sensorimotor training exercises and Without Sensorimotor training exercises in Post Menopaused Female, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 45 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-03-30.

Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 1 year 1 month after the study started (first participant enrolled Feb 2020, registered Mar 2021).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
44
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
45 Years to 65 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

Postmenopausal obese women often have difficulties with balance and proprioception. Sensorimotor training is an important part of physical therapy interventions, with emerging evidence that it could be beneficial for postmenopausal obese women.

Objective: To find the impact of sensorimotor training on balance and proprioception among postmenopausal obese women.

Read the detailed description

Randomized clinical trial was conducted on postmenopausal obese women population with impaired balance and proprioception on inclusion \& exclusion criteria, sample size of 40, ages ranged from 45 to 65 years included. Group A received SMT and Group B received CT. The interval of treatment was 6 weeks. Data is collected from THQ Samundri. FRT, TUG, OLS utilized to assess the pre-and post-estimations of postural strength.

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Conditions studied

  • Post Menopaused Female

Keywords

  • Postmenopausal, Obese, Balance, Proprioception
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In context

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,133 studies on the registry; 633 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
45 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

    • Post-menopausal obese women

      • BMI ≥30
      • Participants independent in ADLs
      • self-ambulatory
      • healthy (having no known condition in which sensorimotor exercises would be contraindicated.)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

    • History of ankle sprain

      • Uncontrolled diabetes mullites
      • Presence of orthopaedic problems.
      • Neurological disorders.
      • Psychological problems.
      • Cognitive issues.
      • People with severe visual issues
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
44 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Experimental group

    Sensorimotor training exercises include wall slides , core exercises (Planks, leg raises, crunches, bridging) balance exercises (single leg side lift, leg lift with dumble, balance on stability ball) on unstable surface for 50-60 min (3 sets of 10 rep) of exercises and gait training (different patterns of walking).

    Other: Sensorimotor training exercises

  • Active comparator
    Control group

    Cut back on high-fat foods. Drink plenty of water Use sugar and salt in moderation. Eat fruits and vegetables Get enough calcium Pump up your iron. Get enough fiber

    Other: Without Sensorimotor training exercises

Interventions

  • OtherSensorimotor training exercises

    Sensorimotor training exercises include wall slides , core exercises (Planks, leg raises, crunches, bridging) balance exercises (single leg side lift, leg lift with dumble, balance on stability ball) on unstable surface for 50-60 min (3 sets of 10 rep) of exercises and gait training (different patterns of walking

  • OtherWithout Sensorimotor training exercises

    Cut back on high-fat foods. Drink plenty of water Use sugar and salt in moderation. Eat fruits and vegetables Get enough calcium Pump up your iron. Get enough fiber

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Reach Test (FRT)

    Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a clinical outcome measure used to asses dynamic balance in one simple task.

    Time frame: 2 months

  2. Time Up and Go Test (TUG)

    Time Up and Go test is used to assess the individual's mobility, static and dynamic balance walking ability and risk of fall among older adults. Intratester and intertester reliability (ICC) in elderly populations

    Time frame: 2 months

  3. One Leg Stance Test (OLS)

    The Single leg Stance (SLS) Test is used to evaluate static postural and balance control with one eye open and standing on one leg

    Time frame: 2 months

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Study locations

1 site
  • Binash afzal
    Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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References and documents

Publications

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  • Silva PB, Oliveira AS, Mrachacz-Kersting N, Kersting UG. Effects of wobble board training on single-leg landing neuromechanics. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Mar;28(3):972-982. doi: 10.1111/sms.13027. Epub 2018 Jan 30. PubMed 29193314 ↗
  • Ravi DK, Kumar N, Singhi P. Effectiveness of virtual reality rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: an updated evidence-based systematic review. Physiotherapy. 2017 Sep;103(3):245-258. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.08.004. Epub 2016 Sep 27. PubMed 28109566 ↗
  • Skards IaV, Vitols AV, Matisone DR, Dzerve-Talums VIa, Skarda IIa. [Correlation of functional and structural changes of the cardiovascular system in hypertensive disease]. Fiziol Zh SSSR Im I M Sechenova. 1988 Nov;74(11):1628-35. Russian. PubMed 2977590 ↗
  • Geiger M, Supiot A, Zory R, Aegerter P, Pradon D, Roche N. The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on locomotion and balance in patients with chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2017 Oct 23;18(1):492. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2219-6. PubMed 29061169 ↗
  • Martins E Silva DC, Bastos VH, de Oliveira Sanchez M, Nunes MK, Orsini M, Ribeiro P, Velasques B, Teixeira SS. Effects of vestibular rehabilitation in the elderly: a systematic review. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2016 Aug;28(4):599-606. doi: 10.1007/s40520-015-0479-0. Epub 2015 Oct 28. PubMed 26511625 ↗
  • Pellegrino L, Giannoni P, Marinelli L, Casadio M. Effects of continuous visual feedback during sitting balance training in chronic stroke survivors. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2017 Oct 16;14(1):107. doi: 10.1186/s12984-017-0316-0. PubMed 29037206 ↗
  • Gomiero AB, Kayo A, Abraao M, Peccin MS, Grande AJ, Trevisani VF. Sensory-motor training versus resistance training among patients with knee osteoarthritis: randomized single-blind controlled trial. Sao Paulo Med J. 2018 Jan-Feb;136(1):44-50. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2017.0174100917. Epub 2017 Dec 7. PubMed 29236934 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 30, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04820738
Lead sponsor
Riphah International University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 29, 2021
Start date
Feb 15, 2020
Primary completion
Oct 20, 2020
Completion
Dec 20, 2020
Last update
Mar 30, 2021

Study contacts

Binash Afzal, PHD*
principal investigator · Riphah international university lahore campus

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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