The Effect of Modified Stepping Trainings in Frailty Elderly With Physical Performance- a Prospec… (NCT06505083) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Modified Stepping Trainings in Frailty Elderly With Physical Performance- a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Thailand32 participantsStarted 2023-06-25
Plain-language summary
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial compared the effects of modifiled stepping exercise training on flat step and unstable step on the functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. The subjects were involved in a step up in 4 directions exercise on each surface, according to their groups, for 50 min/day, 3 days/week, for 6 weeks. The functional outcomes were assessed prior to training, at Week 3, Week 6 after training and 1 months after training.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The eligible participants needed ability of independent walking over at least 10 m without any assistive devices, and did not participate in a regular exercise program prior to being involved in the study. Older individuals who presented any signs and symptoms that might affect walking and the ability to participate in the study, such as unstable medical conditions, inflammation in the joints of the lower extremities (with a pain scale of more than 5 out of 10 on a visual analog scale), and having sequelae of neurological deficits, were excluded from the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* people who were initially recruited, those diagnosed with dementia, depression, severe cardiovascular disease, or mental illness were excluded.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Timed up and go test (TUGT)
Timeframe: pre test, 4 week, 6 week, 1 month follow up
2
The five-times-sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test
Timeframe: pre test, 4 week, 6 week, 1 month follow up