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Effect of LiFE-SePBT on Postural Stability in Community-dwelling Older Adults: an Assessor-blinded Randomised Controlled Trial

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of combined Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise and Self-initiated Perturbation-based Balance Training (LiFE-SePBT) on postural stability in community-dwelling older adults with an elevated risk of falling.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 or older * Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin * Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes * A score of โ‰ฅ 6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong) * Have fallen in the preceding year, have concerns about falling, or feel unsteady while walking or standing Exclusion Criteria: * Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment * Osteoporosis * Hip or knee replacement within the last year * Resting blood pressure โ‰ฅ 160/100 mmHg even with medication taken * A score of โ‰ค 6 in 5-items Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5) * Have musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders that preclude their participation in the assessment or intervention safety
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What it tests

  • Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise
  • Upper limb mobilisation and flexibility training
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Where

1 site
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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