CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Postural Control in Elderly

Pakistan52 participantsStarted 2024-10-15

Plain-language summary

The current study aims to determine the effects of combination stimulation (M1 Cortex+ Cerebellum) along with balance training (X-box with Kinect) on postural control in elderly population and to compare the combined stimulation (M1+CbS) with individual motor cortex, cerebellar or sham stimulation.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Healthy elderly patients * Age group of ≥ 60 years * Fluent in reading and speaking Urdu language Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have any congenital/Acquired walking or standing difficulty due to certain circumstances won't be included in the healthy adults group. * Patients with Osteo-Arthritis (OA) * Patients with cerebellar issues or issues such as vertigo with standing and walking etc. * Individuals who had significant dysarthria or aphasia that might impair understanding of speech or verbal instruction * Cognitive/communication impairment

What they're measuring

Berg balance scale (BBS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Timed Up and Go test (TUG)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Bestest Balance Evaluation-Systems Test (Bestest)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Twenty-five feet walk test (25FWT)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Six-minute walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06757088

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-15

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