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Comparative Effects of Sensory Integration Therapy and Balance Board Training in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Pakistan58 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

Balance plays a significant role in stability and walking and it's essential for improving the quality of life and functional autonomy while reducing the risk of falling. This research intends to shed light on the advantages of sensory integration therapy and balance board training because it is important to addressing the issues related to ageing and their possible effects.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Should be living independently (FIM 108-126). * No history of lower limb injury in the 1 year prior to the study. * Individuals with MMSE score greater than or equal to 24. * Individuals with BBS score 41-56. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with recent cardiac or neurological changes in medical status. * Individuals with recent surgical procedures within the last 6 months will not include in the study. * Individuals with the presence of inner ear problems, dizziness, long-term medication. * A history of injury within 1 year before the study.

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

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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

Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: 8th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06476743

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-30

Contact for this trial

Hira Jabeen

03234116506 hira.jabeen@riphah.edu.pk

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