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Cluster RCT of Falls Prevention Exergames for Older Adults

NCT02634736 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 106

Last updated 2017-10-26

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Summary

This cluster RCT study will investigate the effectiveness of strength/balance Exergames (exercise and computer games that use body movements as controls) developed to improve balance, function, prevent falls and increase exercise adherence for older people in the home setting. The proposal incorporates postural stability Exergames that have been developed with users based on best evidence strength and balance exercise (OTAGO and Postural Stability) currently used by therapists, safe for older people and can be used in the home setting

Conditions

  • Accidental Falls

Interventions

DEVICE

Exergame plus usual treatment

An individualised \[i.e. frequency and duration will be set according to each participant's baseline levels\] Exergame programme incorporated into participant's normal routines plus usual falls prevention treatment (prescribed by the physiotherapists).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Manchester

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emma K Stanmore, PhD · University of Manchester

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-02-29
Primary Completion
2017-02-28
Completion
2017-09-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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