NCT03478228

Multi-Sensory Training and Wrist Fractures

Completed NA Last updated 27 March 2018

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Multi-Sensory Training in Postural Balance in 150 participants. Completed in 25 May 2016.

Timeline

15 May 2015

Primary endpoint
25 May 2016

25 May 2016

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Landspitali University Hospital
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	double
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	150
Start date	15 May 2015
Primary completion	25 May 2016
Estimated completion	25 May 2016
Sites	1 location across Iceland

Drugs / interventions tested

• Multi-Sensory Training

Conditions studied

• Postural Balance — all drugs for Postural Balance →

Sponsor

Landspitali University Hospital

Who can join

Adults 50 to 75, any sex, with Postural Balance. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

The aim of the study is to investigate whether individuals with fall-related wrist fractures have impaired posterior control, reduced proprioception in their lower limbs and/or vestibular asymmetry compared with those who have not fallen and sustained a fracture. Secondly to investigate the effects of a new balance training method, directed at the sensory systems and training of fall-preventive movements on postural control and how it impacts the function of the sensory systems. Postural instability falls and fractures form one of the major problems associated with ageing. An association of vestibular- asymmetry with falls and fractures has been found and reduced vibration sensation in the lower limbs has been connected with imbalance. Wrist fractures are often precursor to the more serious hip fractures, which often result in decreased quality of life, even death and are costly for the society. Subjects will be individuals 50-75 years of age having sustained a fall-related wrist fracture. Measurements of sensory functions, postural control and functional ability will be conducted before and after balance training. Confidence in daily activities and self-perceived dizziness handicap will be obtained with questionnaires. The same evaluations will be performed on age and gender matched individuals without previous history of fall-related wrist fractures. This research might reveal the presence and frequency of vestibular asymmetry or/and other age related degenerative changes in the sensory systems, which decrease stability and increase the risk of falls and fractures. It could show preventive effects of specific balance training on fall risk, and thus increase quality of life of the individuals, improve healthcare services and decrease costs associated with falls and fractures.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.