Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
About this trial
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group. Changes in postural stability and neurophysiology in the brain following PBT compared to walking exercise without perturbation will be investigated.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged ≥ 60 years old
Community-dwelling
Right-handed
Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin
Disqualifiers
Metal implants (e.g. pacemaker, artificial cochlea)
Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
Osteoporosis
Hip or knee replacement within the last year
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Perturbation-based balance training (PBT)
- Walking exercise (control)
Treatment groups
88 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
1The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Hong Kong
Sponsors and collaborators
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lead sponsor
Source ClinicalTrials.gov