Balance DisordersAgingRisk of Falling in the Elderly
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Core Stabilization ExercisesAmplitude-Based Exercise (LSVT BIG)Combined Core and Amplitude-Based Exercise
Core Stabilization Exercises: A structured exercise program focusing on trunk muscle activation, spinal stability, and postural control.
Amplitude-Based Exercise (LSVT BIG): An exercise program derived from LSVT BIG principles, emphasizing increased movement amplitude and functional mobility.
Combined Core and Amplitude-Based Exercise: A combined program including core stabilization exercises and amplitude-based exercises based on LSVT BIG principles.
Study summary
This study aims to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises, an amplitude-based exercise program derived from LSVT BIG principles, and their combination on dynamic balance in community-dwelling healthy older adults aged 65 years and above. Secondary outcomes include functional mobility, fear of falling, reaction time, and quality of life.
Age-related declines in neuromuscular and sensory functions impair postural control and increase fall risk. While both core stabilization and amplitude-based exercises have shown beneficial effects, their comparative and combined effects in healthy older adults remain unclear. This study will determine whether the combined intervention provides additional benefits over single interventions.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
65 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65 years and older
* Ability to walk independently
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \> 24, indicating sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow instructions
* Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of serious lower extremity injury, surgery, or acute musculoskeletal condition within the last 6 months
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that would prevent safe and accurate completion of the assessments
* Presence of acute vestibular disorders significantly affecting balance
* Presence of neurological disease
* Uncontrolled cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, severe pulmonary disease, or any condition that makes exercise unsafe
Primary outcome measure(s)
Dynamic Balance (Y Balance Test) — From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks The Y Balance Test is a reliable and valid measure used to assess dynamic balance and neuromuscular control. It is a modified version of the Star Excursion Balance Test and evaluates an individual's ability to maintain single-leg stance while reaching in multiple directions.
During the test, the participant stands on one leg at the center of a Y-shaped grid and uses the free limb to reach as far as possible in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral. Reach distances are measured in centimeters, and a composite score is calculated by normalizing reach distances to limb length.
Higher reach distances and composite scores indicate better dynamic balance performance. The test has been widely used in clinical and research settings due to its sensitivity in detecting balance deficits and risk of injury or falls.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Atasehir 30 August Retirees Cultural Center, Istanbul, Turkey
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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