Analysis of Balance in the Aging Process
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Purpose
Introduction: While growing older, it is possible to notice a decrease in the functional and physiological reserves in the organism which impairs the the abilities in the elderly in doing some tasks. A simple balance becomes a challenge.
Objective: To evaluate the functional balance in the aging process.
Methods: The group was formed by 48 people from 10 to 85 years old. The evaluation instruments are the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), the Unipodal Support Test, the Functional Reach Test and the Romberg's Test.
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Aging |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Official Title: | Analysis of Balance in the Aging Process |
The evaluation instruments are the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), the Unipodal Support Test, the Functional Reach Test and the Romberg's Test.
| Enrollment: | 48 |
| Study Start Date: | February 2008 |
| Study Completion Date: | October 2008 |
| Primary Completion Date: | August 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Group I
(G1): 10 - 18 years old
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Group II
(G2): 20 - 35 years old
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Group III
(G3): 45 - 60 years old
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Group IV
(G4): 65 - 85 years old
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Detailed Description:
48 individuals of both sexes and aged between 10 and 85 years were chosen. These individuals were divided according to age, into four groups (each group containing 12 individuals, 6 men and 6 women): Group I (G1): 10 - 18, Group II (G2): 20 - 35; Group III (G3): 45 - 60, Group IV (G4): 65 - 85.
The instruments used for assessment of the balance were: (1) Berg Scale - consists of 14 items with common activities of daily life, with progressive degree of difficulty (2) Assessment of Gait and Balance for Performance Oriented (POMA), consists of a protocol that evaluates the static and dynamic balance, with operations similar to the activities of daily living, (3) Test Support Unipodal; (4) adapted Functional Reach Test, which assesses the stability in the standing position, (5) Test and Romberg Romberg's test Romberg-Barré or sensitized conducted in stable and unstable soil, and all positions were first with open eyes and then with closed eyes. The duration of each exposure was 30 seconds, with different positioning of the feet.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 10 Years to 85 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
The participants were selected in dependency of Unifran (University of France) and the homes of the neighborhood. The choice of groups was based according to the degree of functionality and independence in order to analyze the lack of balance in the process of aging.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Absence of the basic pathology that interferes directly in the balance
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neurological changes
- Cognitive impairment
- Orthopedic injury
- Use of orthoses for lower limb
- Obesity
- Exercise frequently (more than twice a week)
- The bearer of any commitment to stay in their standing position
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| Responsible Party: | Lislei Jorge Patrizzi, Universidade de Franca |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00906711 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 0081/08 |
| Study First Received: | May 19, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | May 20, 2009 |
| Health Authority: | Brazil: Ethics Committee |
Keywords provided by Universidade de Franca:
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Aging Postural Balance |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 21, 2013