NCT07333989

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients.

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 30, 2025

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 2, 2026

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 12, 2026

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 5, 2026

Completed
26 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

March 20, 2026

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

December 30, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 18, 2026

Conditions

Balance ProblemsElderly (People Aged 65 or More)

Keywords

OsteoporosisElderlyBalance trainingGluteus mediusElectromyography biofeedbackQuality of lifeperformance.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Balance

    balance of osteoporotic elderly patients (antero-posterior, medio-lateral, and overall stability indices; Berg Balance Scale)

    Base line before treatment, then one month after treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • gluteus medius activity

    Base line before treatment and reassessment after one month of treatment

Study Arms (2)

Gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG with traditional balance training

EXPERIMENTAL

received 30 minutes of traditional balance training (functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training) followed by 30 minutes of gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG biofeedback, three times per week, for four consecutive weeks.

Device: Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback

Traditional balance training only

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

received balance training alone with the same frequency and duration.

Other: Balance training

Interventions

Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedbackDEVICE

a physical therapy intervention that uses auditory and visual feedback to control the contraction or relaxation of muscles. Repeated biofeedback training can induce motor learning of muscles. Biofeedback enhances the function of pelvic floor muscles by enhancing the force generation, correct timing, and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Electromyography Biofeedback is considered as a behavioural therapy training modality

Gluteus medius isometric strengthening using EMG with traditional balance training
Balance trainingOTHER

functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training

Traditional balance training only

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All patients included in this study met the following criteria:
  • Sixty patients of both sexes were diagnosed with osteoporosis confirmed by bone density test through Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan (A T-score equal to or less than - 2.5) (Sheu and Diamond, 2016).
  • Their age ranged between 65 - 75 years.
  • Their BMI ranged between 25 - 29.9 kg/m2.
  • They had good mentality and cognitive function.

You may not qualify if:

  • The potential patients were excluded if they have one of the following criteria:
  • Patients with endocrine disorders likely to be related to metabolic bone disease, such as premature ovarian failure, hypogonadism, untreated hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome.
  • Patients with active contagious skin conditions.
  • Patients with implant devices such as pacemaker or electrical prosthesis.
  • Any cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Any neuromuscular disorders.
  • Any acute viral infection.
  • Patients with ascites or end stage liver or kidney failure.
  • Leg discrepancy.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

General Hospital Abouhms

Abū Ḩummuş, 045, Egypt

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoporosis

Interventions

ElectromyographyBiofeedback, Psychology

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bone Diseases, MetabolicBone DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ElectrodiagnosisDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisMyographyMind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesFeedback, Psychological

Central Study Contacts

Mohamed Alhamrawy

CONTACT

+201013132649Mohamedalhamrawy333@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 30, 2025

First Posted

January 12, 2026

Study Start

January 2, 2026

Primary Completion

April 5, 2026

Study Completion

May 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

EG(1)