CompletedNot Applicable

Light-Up Shoes on Balance, Fall Risk, and Walking in Geriatric Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2018-06-03

Plain-language summary

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a light-up shoe that creates visual stimuli on balance, walking and fall risk in geriatric individuals. Methods: Fifty-two geriatric individuals who agreed to participate in this study were assessed under four conditions: 1. barefoot, 2. oxford-type shoes, 3. daily shoes, and 4. light-up shoes that activate when weight is applied to the foot. Balance, walking and fall risk were evaluated in geriatric individuals.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * being over the age of 65 * living independently in the community, * agreeing to participate voluntarily, * being capable of independent mobility, * having no neurological or musculoskeletal diagnoses Exclusion Criteria: * had peripheral sensory neuropathy, * inner ear problems, * visual disturbances, * deformities that restricted standing, * dementia

What they're measuring

Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: 3 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07515157

SponsorKirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-28

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