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Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.

NCT07061106 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2025-07-11

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Summary

The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly. This study would include total 56 participants which would be divided into two groups, 28 each. Convenience Sampling will be used and randomly assigned into two groups through sealed envelope method. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises. Both groups received intervention for 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks. Assessment was done at the baseline, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.

Conditions

  • Fall Risk, Fall Prevention

Interventions

OTHER

Otago exercise program

Study will be conducted after the approval of Ethical review board. After the initial evaluation will be done on participants underlying eligibility criteria. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and will receive intervention of 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks (24 sessions). The Otago Exercise Program is a fall prevention well designed program for older adults. It includes 17 strength and balance exercises and a walking program, which are typically performed three times a week and helps to prevent falls in older adults by strengthening muscles and improving balance. In this study, modified form of Otago would be used that focuses on balance and strengthening exercises.

OTHER

Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises

Study will be conducted after the approval of Ethical review board. After the initial evaluation will be done on participants underlying eligibility criteria. Intervention Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises and will receive intervention of 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks (24 sessions). Kitchen sink balance exercises are beneficial for improving overall Individual's stability, strength, and coordination. These exercises can be easily integrated into daily routine and it also providing a practical way to enhance balance and overall fitness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nadia Azhar, MS-NMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-15
Primary Completion
2025-08-30
Completion
2025-08-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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