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Effects of the Cawthorne and Cooksey Exercise Program on Balance, Fear of Falling and Dizziness on Daily Life in Older Adults

NCT06110325 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2024-02-07

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Summary

Background: The vestibular system plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. Deficiencies in this system can result in instability and an increased risk of falls in older adults, posing a significant global health concern due to associated injuries. The Cawthorne and Cooksey program has demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing balance and reducing falls. This study aims to investigate the program's impact on balance, fear of falling, and dizziness in individuals aged 65 and older. Thirty-two older adults will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will undergo a video-supported Cawthorne and Cooksey-based therapy, while the control group will receive counseling on fall prevention and healthy living through leaflets. The 4-week intervention will take place three times a week, including one face-to-face session and one via video. Pre- and post-assessments, along with a one-month follow-up, will be conducted.

Conditions

  • Older Adults
  • Accidental Falls
  • Prevention
  • Exercise

Interventions

OTHER

Cawthorne and Cooksey exercise program

Participants in this group will receive an exercise program based on Cawthorne and Cooksey exercises. The intervention will last for 4 weeks, taking place three times a week, with the first session conducted in person and the remaining two assisted via video from their homes.

OTHER

Control

Control group will receive counseling focused on fall prevention and promotion of an active, healthy lifestyle through informational leaflets.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • International Hellenic University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dimitrios Lytras, PhD · International Hellenic University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-15
Primary Completion
2023-12-15
Completion
2023-12-15

Countries

  • Greece

Study Locations

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