NCT06056180 The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals
| NCT ID | NCT06056180 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University |
| Condition | Imagery (Psychotherapy) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-05.
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Brief Summary
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. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with action observation and motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in improving static balance than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 2. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with action observation and motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in improving dynamic balance than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 3. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in increasing balance confidence than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 46 geriatric individuals will be randomized into 2 groups. Along with action observation, motor imagery training and virtual reality-based balance training will be given to the study group. On the other hand, only virtual reality-based balance training will be given to the control group. All assessments will be repeated before and after the trainings. The trainings will be applied 2 days a week for 6 weeks. Each training session; 25 minutes for the control group and 45 minutes for the study group.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. To be between 60-80 years old 2. Having the ability to speak, read, understand and write Turkish 3. 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) 4. Being able to do activities of daily living independently 5. Being able to walk independently (without using a walking aid and at least 10 meters) 6. Having a body mass index of \<35 kg/m2 (not being severely obese or morbidly obese) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having visual, hearing and sensory impairment 2. To have had a trauma, lesion or surgery that may affect balance and musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months 3. Having a history of 2 ≥ falls in the last 6 months 4. Having any chronic lower extremity pain 5. Having an acute or chronic illness that may cause problems with balance and falling 6. Being diagnosed with sensory, vestibular and cerebellar ataxia 7. Being on any medication that may cause problems with balance, focus, attention and falling. 8. Exercising regularly, which may affect performance results 9. To stop participating in the study for any reason
Contact & Investigator
Şeyda Ercan Yüceer
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mugla Sitki Kocman Univercity
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06056180 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Imagery (Psychotherapy). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06056180 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06056180 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at seydaercan22@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06056180 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Menteşe, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06056180 clinical trial?
NCT06056180 is sponsored by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. The principal investigator is Şeyda Ercan Yüceer at Mugla Sitki Kocman Univercity. The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.