Effects of Jaques-Dalcroze Eurhythmics Program on Postural Stability in Elderly Women.

NCT05015777 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 1/16
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 71
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigated the effect of exercise using the Emil Jaques-Dalcroze's method on the postural stability of women over 65 years of age. The study model was based on a randomized controlled trial - parallel group design.

Conditions

Aging Problems; Coordination Impairment

Keywords

postural stability; elderly; Dalcroze Eurhythmics; center of pressure; biofeedback

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Ability to control the displacement of the body's center of pressure (COP).

  13 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participated in the exercise programme

Other: Emil Jaques-Dalcroze's Eurhythimcs Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Were advised not to change anything about their current lifestyle, and in particular not to undertake any new structured physical activity.

Interventions

Emil Jaques-Dalcroze's Eurhythimcs Exercise Program OTHER

Training sessions took place twice a week for 45 minutes each over a period of 12 weeks. Each training included rhythmic exercises using the Jaques-Dalcroze Eurhythmics (JDE) method with piano accompaniment and electronically played music. Training sessions were conducted by a JDE specialist. Exercises with the use of this method consist mainly in the repetition of preset musical sequences using body movements. In addition to the physical layer, the cognitive layer was equally important: while performing a given movement exercise, participants often had to focus in order to react appropriately to additional tasks, such as changes in sound pitch and rhythm of the piece.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• women,
• community-dwelling,
• had no contraindications to participation in physical activity,
• scored at least 8 on the Abbreviated Mental Ability Test .

You may not qualify if:

• taking medications that may interfere with natural control of postural stability,
• users of orthopaedic equipment,
• patients with neurological disease (Parkinson's or Alzheimer's),
• patients with significant visual and/or auditory perception impairment,
• subjects who undertake or have undertaken regular physical activity in the past three years

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Poznan University of Physical Education: lead

Study Sites (1)

Unknown Facility

Poznan, Poland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ataxia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dyskinesias; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• JAN ADAMCZYK, MA

  Poznan University of Physical Education

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Those conducting the measurements were unaware of the purpose of this study and the fact that the participants were divided into groups
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: A study model based on randomized controlled trial - parallel group design was used.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2021
• First Posted: August 20, 2021
• Study Start: March 6, 2016
• Primary Completion: June 20, 2016
• Study Completion: June 20, 2016
• Last Updated: August 20, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-08

Locations

PL (1)