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NMES to Improve Hip Abductor Strength and Balance

NCT02992275 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2023-02-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study will examine the addition of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the hip abductors during strength training and a fall prevention program for improving muscle strength and improving balance. All individuals in this study will receive NMES to their hip abductors and will participate in a fall reduction program.

Conditions

  • Postural Balance

Interventions

OTHER

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)

Participants will receive NMES to the hip abductors while performing strength training 3 times per week for 24 weeks

OTHER

Multi-Modality Balance Intervention (MMBI)

Participants will attend a group balance class that focuses on movement and obstacle negotiation 3 times per week for 24 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Les Katzel, MD, PhD · Director Baltmore GRECC

  • Odessa Addison, DPT, PhD · Research Scientist

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-06-01
Primary Completion
2021-10-01
Completion
2022-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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