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Comparison of Two Exercise Interventions to Improve Gait in Older Persons

NCT01076413 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2016-01-25

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare two different exercise treatments for walking problems in older adults. The investigators want to determine if participation in the exercise programs for 3 months will improve walking abilities by improving balance and strength.

Conditions

  • Gait

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

skill based exercise

2 times per week for 12 weeks Pre gait and gait activities

BEHAVIORAL

aerobic conditioning

2 times per week for 12 weeks. aerobic conditioning exercise consisting of treadmill walking

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-03-31
Primary Completion
2011-09-30
Completion
2012-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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