Elastic Band Resistance Training on Physical Fitness and Risk of Falls in Elderly. (NCT05462015) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Elastic Band Resistance Training on Physical Fitness and Risk of Falls in Elderly.
Stopped: Recruitment difficulty in hospital caused by COVID-19
0Started 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
A lack of studies has applied elastic band resistance training exercises on hospitalized elderly, so the effect of elastic band resistance training exercises on physical fitness and risk of falls was unclear. Therefore, the purposes of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of elastic band resistance training on improving physical fitness and reducing the risk of falls in hospitalized elderly with high risk of falls. This study is an experimental study. The experimental group was given 3 times a week for 2 consecutive weeks of elastic band resistance training, while the control group was given regular rehabilitation exercises. The differences in physical fitness and fall risk between the two groups were examined.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Elders are over 65 years old and admitted to this medical ward due to acute/chronic disease
. Elders have no physical impairment
. Elders have a clear cognition, can follow movement commands in Chinese or Taiwanese
. Elders have greater than 4 points in lower extremity muscle strength measured by the Manual Muscle Power Test
. Elders have greater than 45 points in the Morse Fall Scale, which indicate a high risk of falling
Exclusion criteria
. Unclear consciousness
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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
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Functional Fitness Test
Timeframe: first day
2
Functional Fitness Test
Timeframe: one week
3
Functional Fitness Test
Timeframe: completed through training, usually two weeks
4
Tw-FROP-Com
Timeframe: first day
5
Tw-FROP-Com
Timeframe: completed through training, usually two weeks