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Steady Feet: Proof of Value

NCT04801316 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 154

Last updated 2023-08-31

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Summary

It is well established that poorer functional performance is associated with falls in older adults. Exercise is shown to be an effective evidence-based intervention in improving functional performance. However, there is a lack of a specially tailored structured exercise intervention in Singapore to address this. In response, a 6-months community-based structured exercise programme, called "Steady Feet" (SF) was developed. It aimed to improve physical strength and balance among older adults (aged 60 years and above) who are at high risk of falls.

Concurrently, COVID-19 led to reduced training and exercise opportunities. There is now a need for alternatives to aid in the training of community instructors, and to carry out exercise programmes for community-dwelling older adults.

Thus, the objectives of this study are to examine (1) evaluate the feasibility of using videos as a facilitation tool for training community instructors and the implementation of the SF classes. (2) Evaluate the effects of the SF programme (intervention group) on functional status among older adults (aged 60 years and above), compared with a group of older adults that did not participate in the SF programme (control group).

Conditions

  • Community-dwelling Older Adults
  • Fall Risk

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Steady Feet exercise programme

Steady Feet (SF) is a 6-month community-based structured exercise programme aimed at improving physical strength and balance among older adults (aged 60 years and above) who are at high risk of falls. This exercise programme was developed by Changi General Hospital's physiotherapists and exercise physiologist from evidence found in the literature.

BEHAVIORAL

Steady Feet Video

About an hour-long video showcasing the exercise steps of the Steady Feet exercise programme

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Changi General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Low Shou Lin · Changi General Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-11-22
Primary Completion
2022-12-31
Completion
2022-12-31

Countries

  • Singapore

Study Locations

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