Experimental PBT Study in Fall-prone Subjects

ConditionsStrokeAging
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversity Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia

About this trial

The study will investigate safety, usability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of perturbation-based training in participants post-stroke and older adults with mild balance deficits. Both group will receive three weks of training. The primary outcome measure will be derived from laboratory-induced falls.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

ability for independent community walking without aids;

sufficient cognitive, visual, and communication abilities for study participation.

Disqualifiers

musculoskeletal impairments;

cardiovascular health-related problems;

other health conditions that could interfere with the training.

discharge from their regular rehabilitation;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • PBT

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups