Effects of Three Different Exercise Programs on Dynamic Balance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorFenerbahce University
About this trial
This study aims to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises, an amplitude-based exercise program derived from LSVT BIG principles, and their combination on dynamic balance in community-dwelling healthy older adults aged 65 years and above. Secondary outcomes include functional mobility, fear of falling, reaction time, and quality of life.
Age-related declines in neuromuscular and sensory functions impair postural control and increase fall risk. While both core stabilization and amplitude-based exercises have shown beneficial effects, their comparative and combined effects in healthy older adults remain unclear. This study will determine whether the combined intervention provides additional benefits over single interventions.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 65 years and older
Ability to walk independently
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score > 24, indicating sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow instructions
Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
Disqualifiers
History of serious lower extremity injury, surgery, or acute musculoskeletal condition within the last 6 months
Severe visual or hearing impairment that would prevent safe and accurate completion of the assessments
Presence of acute vestibular disorders significantly affecting balance
Presence of neurological disease
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Core Stabilization Exercises
- Amplitude-Based Exercise (LSVT BIG)
- Combined Core and Amplitude-Based Exercise
Treatment groups
45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov