NCT00785746

Improving Balance in Frail Elderly

Improving Balance in Frail Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Two Methods to Enhance Strength (Stretch and Strength Versus Core Strength)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: EARLY_Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: McGill University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The objective of this pilot study is to estimate, for a frail elderly population, the extent to which balance improves following a Core-Strength training program in comparison to a Stretch \& Strength program. A secondary objective is to explore the impact of core strength training on urinary incontinence.

Detailed description

Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch \& Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they attend the GDH. Measures will be made at admission, after 6 weeks of the program and at discharge if more than past 6 weeks.

Conditions

• Elderly
• Frail

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Core	We have devised a series of core strength training exercises that can be easily and safely performed under the supervision of trained staff. The exercises will be individualized depending on the participants' ability and health conditions. The majority, but not all, of exercises will be performed on or with exercise balls of different sizes and shapes, round for more advanced persons and oval for more frail persons.

Timeline

• Start date: 2006-08-01
• Primary completion: 2009-12-01
• Completion: 2009-12-01
• First posted: 2008-11-05
• Last updated: 2013-02-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada