The Effect of Exercise Training Programs On Balance in Older Adults With CVD

Individuals of advanced age with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of fall.The aim of this study is to explore the effect of specific exercise program based on balance and coordination on stability parameters

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Key information

Conditions

Aging Cardiovascular Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zinman College for Physical Education and Sport Sciences

Ramot Naftali, 42902, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Has Cardiovascular disease, under the supervision of a cardiologist
Participates in a cardiovascular rehabilitation center
Able to undergo physical activity for 60 minutes twice a week

Exclusion criteria

All Other

Treatment and study plan

Balance activity program

Behavioral

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include balance and coordination exercises

Strength activity program

Behavioral

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include traditional strength exercises

Primary outcomes

Change in Balance ability - a composite outcome

Time frame: 4 months

In order to assess changes in balance ability, it will be measured with the following tests:

Timed Get Up and Go , Balance Error Scoring System Test, Functional Reach Test, before and after the 12 week physical activity program and the difference will be compared

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Exercise Training Programs - Stability and Coordination - On Static Balance, Dynamic Balance and Risk of Falls in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Dec 5, 2016
Registry last updated: Oct 17, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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