Virtual Balance Intervention for Fall Prevention in Older Veterans
This study is looking at ways to reduce falls in older Veterans. Falls are a big health concern, especially for Veterans. Researchers are testing a "Multi-modality Balance Intervention" which involves virtual group balance classes focusing on movement and obstacle negotiation three times a week for three months. Some participants will also join "Gerofit," a virtual wellness program with warm-ups, aerobic training, and strength training, three times a week for up to 12 months. The study wants to see if these programs improve your balance and hip abductor strength (muscles in your hip that help with balance). You might be able to join if you are a Veteran, 65 or older, have a VA primary care provider, are enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System, and are at risk for falls. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 110 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 110 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend virtual group balance classes three times a week for three months. Some participants will also join a virtual wellness program three times a week for up to 12 months.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your balance and hip abductor strength will be measured at 3 months.
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Targeting the Hip Abductors to Reduce Falls in Older Veterans Through A Virtual Multimodal Balance Intervention
At a glance
Conditions
NCT07109466
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Marylandstudy coordinator listed
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Odessa R. Addison, PhD DPT · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
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What this trial measures
- Balance3-months
The four-square step test will be used as a measure of balance. The change in the amount of time it takes to complete the four-square step test comparing pre and post-intervention.
- Isometric Hip Abductor Strength3-months
A measure of the maximal isometric muscle strength produced in hip abductor muscles will be assessed with a handheld dynamometer device. Pre-test levels will be compared to post-intervention levels.