NCT00222287

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2004

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2004

Completed
1 year until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 22, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

September 22, 2006

Status Verified

September 1, 2006

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Last Update Submit

September 21, 2006

Conditions

Accidental FallsExercise

Keywords

Feldenkrais Methodmovement classbalanceFour square step testActivities Specific Balance Confidence Scalesystems theory

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Balance Confidence (as measured by ABC scale)

  • Tempo-spatial parameters of gait

  • Time to complete Four Square Step Test

Interventions

Feldenkrais Movement classBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • community dwelling older adults (aged over 65)
  • able to independently ambulate indoors and outdoors

You may not qualify if:

  • currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment
  • unable to comprehend written english
  • unable to give informed consent
  • walking with a walking frame indoors

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Mary Galea, PhD, B App Sc (PT)

    University of Melbourne

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 22, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Study Completion

December 1, 2005

Last Updated

September 22, 2006

Record last verified: 2006-09

Locations

AU(1)