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Self-initiated Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
This is a single-blinded study. Participants will be randomly assigned to self-initiated perturbation-based balance training (SePBT) group or control (conventional balance training) group. Kinematic and Kinetic changes following SePBT group compared to control will be investigated.
Official title: Effect of Self-initiated Perturbation-based Balance Training on the Postural Stability of Community-dwelling Older Adults with an Increased Risk of Falling: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2024-11-06
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Self-initiated perturbation-based balance training
This group will receive two 30-minute training sessions over two weeks, with one session per week. Participants will be required to recover their balance upon self-initiated perturbation.
Conventional balance training
This group will receive two 30-minute training sessions over two weeks, with one session per week. Participants will be instructed to perform balance and strength training. The same training duration and format will be used as the Self-initiated perturbation-based balance training group.
Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong