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Official title The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06056180
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study [type of study: clinical trial] is to was planned to investigate the effect of motor imagery training given to geriatric individuals with action observation on their balance performance and to compare these two methods. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 to 80
You may be able to join if
- To be between 60-80 years old
- Having the ability to speak, read, understand and write Turkish
- To have the cognitive skills to understand and apply the trainings to be applied in the study (with ≥ 24 points from the Mini Mental State Test)
- Being able to do activities of daily living independently
- Being able to walk independently (without using a walking aid and at least 10 meters)
You likely can't join if
- Having visual, hearing and sensory impairment
- To have had a trauma, lesion or surgery that may affect balance and musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
- Having a history of 2 ≥ falls in the last 6 months
- Having any chronic lower extremity pain
- Having an acute or chronic illness that may cause problems with balance and falling
- Being diagnosed with sensory, vestibular and cerebellar ataxia
See the full eligibility criteria
- To be between 60-80 years old
- Having the ability to speak, read, understand and write Turkish
- To have the cognitive skills to understand and apply the trainings to be applied in the study (with ≥ 24 points from the Mini Mental State Test)
- Being able to do activities of daily living independently
- Being able to walk independently (without using a walking aid and at least 10 meters)
- Having a body mass index of \<35 kg/m2 (not being severely obese or morbidly obese)
- Having visual, hearing and sensory impairment
- To have had a trauma, lesion or surgery that may affect balance and musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
- Having a history of 2 ≥ falls in the last 6 months
- Having any chronic lower extremity pain
- Having an acute or chronic illness that may cause problems with balance and falling
- Being diagnosed with sensory, vestibular and cerebellar ataxia
- Being on any medication that may cause problems with balance, focus, attention and falling.
- Exercising regularly, which may affect performance results
- To stop participating in the study for any reason
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Menteşe, Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Menteşe, Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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