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The Effect of Exercise Training Programs: Step and Stability Ball on Balance and Obstacle Avoidance in Older People

NCT01887236 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 45

Last updated 2013-06-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Individuals of advanced age undergo both physical and cognitive deterioration. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of two types of physical activity on stability parameters.

Conditions

  • Aging

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Step physical activity program

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 8 week physical activity program that will include step exercises

BEHAVIORAL

Stability Ball Program

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 8 week physical activity program that will include stability ball exercises

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-09-30
Primary Completion
2014-01-31
Completion
2014-01-31

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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