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Effectiveness of Three Interventions to Reduce Fear of Falling and Improve Functionality in the Elderly

NCT03211429 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 110

Last updated 2017-07-07

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Summary

Fear of falling is a major health problem among community-dwelling older adults that may contribute to avoidance of activities that they are capable of performing. Studies show that the fear of falling may lead to a continual, complex decline in older adults that includes a loss of auto efficacy, restriction of physical activities and social participation, physical frailty, falls and disability. Apart from these effects, the fear of falling may also have financial implications for health care systems and the general public. Several interventions have been shown to reduce fear of falling with multifactorial interventions, including physical and behavioral components, being most successful. Behavioral components usually comprise strategies to reduce catastrophic thinking and fear-related avoidance behaviors while physical components usually comprise falls prevention exercise programs. However, multifactorial programs are not always feasible or preferred by older people. In this framework, the objective of this works is to assess the effects (benefits and effectiveness) of three interventions programs (Tai Chi, postural control exercises and behavioral therapy intervention) to improve functionality and decrease fear of falling in older people living in the community.

Conditions

  • Fear of Falling

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive behavioural therapy

The program aims to teach participants how to deal with their concerns about falls and related avoidance of activity

OTHER

Tai chi

Tai Chi training in the Yang style of 24 movement

OTHER

Postural control exercise

Individually adjusted progressive and specific postural control training,

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad de Manizales

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Universidad de Caldas

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Carmen L Curcio · Universidad de Caldas

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-06-30
Primary Completion
2017-08-31
Completion
2017-12-31

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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