CompletedNot Applicable

The Impact of Specifically Adapted Judo-based Training Program on Risk Factors for Falls Among Adults

Sweden162 participantsStarted 2018-05-01

Plain-language summary

This is a control study with a 2-group pretest-posttest design investigating the effects of a 10-week judo-inspired exercise program (Judo4Balance) for physical functions, self-efficacy, activity level, and fall techniques among working adults \& part-time working retired people. Falls constitute a common and severe threat to older men and women's health worldwide. However, falls are not just a problem of advanced age, studies have been reporting that falls are a problem at all ages. Nevertheless, falls are under-studied, particularly among young and middle-aged adults (working age adults). For all fall-related injuries among adults, the proportions have been reported to be 32.3% among older adults, 35.3% among middle-aged adults, and 32.3% among younger adults in the United States. This indicates that falls and fall related injuries represent a significant threat to public health at all ages. Therefore, new innovative ways of prevention is much needed and needs to be studied.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age. Understanding oral and written communication in Swedish. Exclusion Criteria: * Physically fragile individuals that are so weak that they cannot sit up without support or not being able to hold up neck when laying on the floor or rolling backwards * Individuals with aortic aneurysm, angina pectoris or recently has had a cataract operation.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in participants "break fall" competence/skill

Timeframe: Before and after 10 weeks of training

Change in participants' fall efficacy after 10 weeks

Timeframe: Before and after 10 weeks of training

Change in Balance

Timeframe: Before and after the 10 weeks of training

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04294342

SponsorDalarna University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-01

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