NCT02615028

Brief Summary

To develop a force plate with a proper computing algorithm that can be used in the average household as well as within community care centers. An affordable price range will also be necessary.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable healthy

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2012

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2013

Completed
2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 17, 2015

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

November 25, 2015

Status Verified

November 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

November 17, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 23, 2015

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Force plate, Balance ability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Center of Pressure (COP)

    Balance means the coordination module of transferring the center of pressure (COP).

    40 seconds.

Study Arms (1)

Closed eyes double-leg stance

OTHER

Body relaxed with both arms naturally placed beside thighs, eyes closed for 40 seconds.

Other: Closed eyes double-leg stance

Interventions

Closed eyes double-leg stanceOTHER

Closed eyes double-leg stance: Body relaxed with both arms naturally placed beside thighs, eyes closed for 40 seconds.

Closed eyes double-leg stance

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Young adults between 20 and 25 yrs
  • Seniors between 67 to 75 yrs.

You may not qualify if:

  • Lower limb neuromuscular diseases
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Any negative response

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Corriveau, H, Hébert R, Prince F, Raîche M. Postural control in the elderly: an analysis of test-retest and interrater reliability of the COP-COM variable. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 82(1): 80-85, 2001 Lafond D, Corriveau H, Prince F. Postural control mechanisms during quiet standing in patients with diabetic sensory neuropathy. Diabetes Care 27(1):173-178, 2004 Tinetti ME. Factors associated with serious injury during falls by ambulatory nursing home residents. J Am Geriatr Soc 35(7): 644-648, 1987. Woollacott MH, Shumway-Cook A, Nashner LM. Aging and posture control: changes in sensory organization and muscular coordination. Int J Aging Hum Dev 23(2): 97-114, 1986. 5. Sheldon JH. The effect of age on the control of sway. Gerontol Clin (Basel). 1963; 5: 129-138.

    BACKGROUND

Study Officials

  • Lan Y Guo, Ph.D

    Department of Sports Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 17, 2015

First Posted

November 25, 2015

Study Start

December 1, 2012

Primary Completion

December 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 1, 2013

Last Updated

November 25, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-11