Foot And Ankle Proprıoceptıve Exercıse Program (NCT07522827) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Foot And Ankle Proprıoceptıve Exercıse Program
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2023-01-24
Plain-language summary
This study will be conducted to evaluate whether the foot and ankle proprioceptive exercise program contributes to foot posture, physical performance and fall incidence in geriatric individuals.
Through this research, as a result of physiological changes that occur as age increases, foot posture and physical performance in geriatric individuals are negatively affected, and the incidence of falls increases, causing injuries. It is expected to achieve changes in foot posture, physical performance and fall incidence with the foot and ankle proprioceptive exercise program in geriatric individuals.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 65 years and older
* A score of 24 or higher on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
* Ability to read and write in Turkish
* Voluntary participation in the study with signed informed consent
* Ability to stand independently and take at least two steps without assistance
* Ability to walk independently in the community without the use of lower extremity orthoses or
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncorrected visual impairments that cannot be resolved with glasses
* Uncorrected hearing loss despite the use of hearing aids
* A score of 23 or below on the Mini-Mental State Examination
* Any surgical procedure affecting balance within the last 6 months
* Presence of deformities in the lumbar spine, hip, or knee joints
* Lower extremity amputation
* Malignancy involving the lower extremities
* Diagnosis of moderate to severe congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, or cerebrovascular disease
* Any medical contraindications to exercise
* Inability to establish cooperation with the participant
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?
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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?
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
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Physical Performance
Timeframe: Baseline, 8 weeks (Post-intervention), and 3 months (Follow-up).