Association Between Pilatis Exercise, Balance and Stability Measurements, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Population
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| First Received Date ICMJE | February 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date | February 11, 2013 |
| Start Date ICMJE | January 2012 |
| Primary Completion Date | October 2012 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
postural stability test [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Statistically significance difference in postural stability test will be found when comparing pre and post intervention results in the intervention group of the Step execution test. This outcome is a combination of the variables: elliptical area(mm2), sway velocity (mm/s), mediolateral sway (mm)and anterior posterior sway (mm). |
| Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current |
| Change History | Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01379235 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site |
| Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Descriptive Information | |
| Brief Title ICMJE | Association Between Pilatis Exercise, Balance and Stability Measurements, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Population |
| Official Title ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Brief Summary | Background: The elderly population in western countries and in Israel is constantly growing. Falls are one of the common problems among this population. Thus there is a need for falls prevention exercise program to be offered in the different settings elderly reside. Most methods for physical exercise are dedicated to muscle strengthening and improving balance by strengthening external muscles. Pilatis exercise program focuses mainly on strengthening the in-depth muscles. The advantage of this method is in its simplicity and availability. This method is suitable also for special populations as patients in acute hospitalization. In this study, the investigators will evaluate if the pilatis exercise can improve balance of elderly population. Physical exercise usually improves the mood. Like any physical exercise, Pilatis exercise has a mental advantage, therefore, this study will also examine if pilatis exercise can improve quality of life of elderly population. Working hypothesis and aims: Pilatis exercise will improve balance and stability measurements, and quality of life among elderly population. Methods: Randomized, prospective study among elderly patients aged 65 and above belonging to Clalit Health Services primary care clinic . Participants of the intervention and control group will receive a brochure that will include nutrition and healthy life style recommendations. Intervention group: will receive 12 weeks of pilatis exercise 3 times a week. The control group will be offered the same intervention at the end of the study period. Balance evaluation will be performed using the: Tinetti Balance Gait Scale, Berg Balance Scale, Multidirectional Reach Test, Timed Up and Go, Step execution test. The SF-36 questionnaire will be use to evaluate quality of life. Importance: This study will examine the influence of pilatis exercise on balance among the elderly. If findings will determine that pilatis does improve balance in the elderly, the investigators can further examine pilatis's influence on falls prevention, and minimizing falls damages. Probable implications to the welfare and health of the aged population: Improving balance, falls preventing and minimizing falls damages among elderly; improvement in elderly quality of life. |
| Detailed Description | Not Provided |
| Study Type ICMJE | Interventional |
| Study Phase | Not Provided |
| Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
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| Intervention ICMJE | Other: Pilatis exercise
12 weeks of pilatis exercise 3 times a week. |
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| Publications * | Not Provided |
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
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| Recruitment Information | |
| Recruitment Status ICMJE | Active, not recruiting |
| Estimated Enrollment ICMJE | 100 |
| Estimated Completion Date | September 2013 |
| Primary Completion Date | October 2012 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Eligibility Criteria ICMJE | Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Gender | Both |
| Ages | 65 Years and older |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No |
| Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects |
| Location Countries ICMJE | Israel |
| Administrative Information | |
| NCT Number ICMJE | NCT01379235 |
| Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | MMC105809KCTIL |
| Has Data Monitoring Committee | Not Provided |
| Responsible Party | Meir Medical Center |
| Study Sponsor ICMJE | Meir Medical Center |
| Collaborators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Investigators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Information Provided By | Meir Medical Center |
| Verification Date | June 2012 |
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