Motor Control Exercises and Neural Mobilization in Posture of Older Adults

Sponsor
Riphah International University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT05333562
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to find and compare the effect of Motor control exercises with and without neural mobilization on postural control of older adults.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Motor control exercise
  • Other: Motor control exercise with mobilization
N/A

Detailed Description

Randomized controlled trials done at Bilqees Eidhi and Afiyat old age home Lahore.The sample size was 40. The subjects were divided in two groups, 20 subjects in Motor control exercise group and 20 in Motor control exercise with neural gliding group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was purposive non probability sampling technique. Only 65-80 years of older adults included in study. Tools used in the study are time up and go test(TUG), Gait speed, Static balance and Quality of life(OPQOL35). Data was analyzed through SPSS 21.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
40 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Effects of Motor Control Exercises With and Without Neural Mobilization on Postural Control of Older Adults
Actual Study Start Date :
Feb 15, 2021
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Oct 15, 2021
Actual Study Completion Date :
Dec 15, 2021

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Other: Motor control exercise

Motor control exercise was given with total of 8 sessions for 30 min for 4 weeks twice a day. Each exercise was performed 10 repetitions for 10 sec.

Other: Motor control exercise
Motor control exercise was given with total of 8 sessions for 30 min for 4 weeks twice a day. Each exercise was performed 10 repetitions for 10 sec.

Active Comparator: Motor control exercise with neural mobilization

this was given motor control exercise for 30 min, 4 weeks twice a day plus neural gliding applied for 3 sets of 10 repetitions on each session. Neural gliding applied 5 min before motor control exercise. Total 8 sessions were given

Other: Motor control exercise with mobilization
this was given motor control exercise for 30 min, 4 weeks twice a day plus neural gliding applied for 3 sets of 10 repetitions on each session. Neural gliding applied 5 min before motor control exercise. Total 8 sessions were given

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Static balance test [first reading at 0 week]

    Balance will be assessed using the Tandem stance (TS) test for static balance. The intraobserver reliability of the test is good with an ICC of 0.80.

  2. Static balance test [final reading at end of 4 week]

    Balance will be assessed using the Tandem stance (TS) test for static balance. The intraobserver reliability of the test is good with an ICC of 0.80.

  3. Gait speed test [first reading at 0 week]

    The 4-m gait speed test will use, and the beginning and the end of the test will mark on the floor. The intra-observer reliability of the gait speed test is excellent with an ICC of 0.91, a standard error of measurement of 0.06 m/s, and a minimum detectable difference (MDD) of 0.17 m/s.

  4. Gait speed test [final reading at end of 4 week]

    The 4-m gait speed test will use, and the beginning and the end of the test will mark on the floor. The intra-observer reliability of the gait speed test is excellent with an ICC of 0.91, a standard error of measurement of 0.06 m/s, and a minimum detectable difference (MDD) of 0.17 m/s.

  5. Timed Up and Go test [first reading at 0 week]

    Timing began when participants initiate standing and end when they sat down. The mean of the measurements will be use for statistical purposes. The inter-observer reliability is good with an ICC of 0.89, a standard error of measurement of 3.99 seconds, and an MDD of 11.06 seconds.

  6. Timed Up and Go test [final reading at 4 week]

    Timing began when participants initiate standing and end when they sat down. The mean of the measurements will be use for statistical purposes. The inter-observer reliability is good with an ICC of 0.89, a standard error of measurement of 3.99 seconds, and an MDD of 11.06 seconds.

  7. Quality of life: (OPQOL 35) [first reading at 0 week]

    OPQOL questionnaire, has been validated in a multiethnic community-dwelling older population in England. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Italian outpatient population enrolled in this study was found to be 0.78, i.e. above the 0.70 threshold of acceptability for internal consistency.

  8. Quality of life: (OPQOL 35) [final reading at 4 week]

    OPQOL questionnaire, has been validated in a multiethnic community-dwelling older population in England. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Italian outpatient population enrolled in this study was found to be 0.78, i.e. above the 0.70 threshold of acceptability for internal consistency.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
60 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Both male and female were included

  • Older adults having age range from 60-80 years or older

  • Adults whose score is more than 24 on mini mental state examination.

  • Ambulate independently with or without a walking aid

  • Adults who had permission from the institution's doctor to participate in exercise classes.

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients with altered conscious level

  • Adults who cannot ambulate (bed ridden patients)

  • Patient with any neurological condition like stroke, multiple sclerosis and TBI

  • Patients with severe orthopedic condition like fractures and rheumatoid arthritis

  • Patient having any cardiac condition

  • Adults walking with walking aids like sick and crutches

  • Adults having vertigo or vestibular problems.

  • Adults having history of recurrent falls.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Binash Afzal Lahore Punjab Pakistan 54000

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Binash Afzal, PhD*, Riphah International University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Riphah International University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05333562
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • RiphahIU Raana Rubab
First Posted:
Apr 19, 2022
Last Update Posted:
Apr 19, 2022
Last Verified:
Apr 1, 2022
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
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Study Results

No Results Posted as of Apr 19, 2022