NCT07002736

Impact of Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults After Recovery From COVID-19

The Impact of Balance Training on Functional Performance and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Following Recovery From COVID-19"

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 65 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This research investigates the impact of balance training on improving functional performance and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults who have recovered from COVID-19. Post-COVID-19, many elderly individuals experience lingering physical impairments, including muscle weakness, decreased coordination, and balance deficits, which increase their vulnerability to falls. The study evaluates whether a structured balance training program can enhance stability, mobility, and overall quality of life in this population.

Detailed description

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 frequently face persistent physical limitations due to the virus's impact on the respiratory, muscular, and neurological systems. These limitations often manifest as impaired balance, reduced functional mobility, and increased risk of falls-conditions further exacerbated by prolonged inactivity or hospitalization during illness. This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a structured balance training program using The Biodex Stability System in older adults living independently in the community after recovering from COVID-19. Participants are assessed using validated tools such as the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and The Biodex Stability System to measure changes in balance performance, fall risk, and confidence in daily movement.

Conditions

• Community-dwelling Older Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	The Biodex training	Participants will undergo balance training using the Biodex Balance System plus Traditional balance training
OTHER	Traditional balance training	Traditional balance training only

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-02
• Primary completion: 2025-09-20
• Completion: 2025-10-17
• First posted: 2025-06-04
• Last updated: 2026-01-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Saudi Arabia