Balance exercises for individuals with substance use disorders
The Effects of Single and Dual Task Balance Exercises in Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study tests if balance exercises can help people aged 18-50 with substance use disorders improve their balance and thinking skills while they are in treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT05944536 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of balance exercises and dual task balance exercises on individuals with alcohol and substance addiction who are undergoing treatment. Participants aged 18-50 with a history of substance use for over a year are randomly assigned to either a balance exercise group or a dual task balance exercise group. The study evaluates cognitive functions and balance through various tests, including the Stroop Test and Y Balance Test, to assess the impact of these exercises on recovery. The aim is to determine if these interventions can improve balance and cognitive function in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-50 with a diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder who have been in treatment for over a year.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairments, neurological disorders, or those currently under the influence of substances may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for individuals recovering from substance use disorders by improving their balance and cognitive functions.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of balance and dual task exercises in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in improving cognitive and physical functions in various populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being literate, * Having a diagnosis of alcohol and substance use disorder according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5), * More than 1 year of substance abuse, * Receiving treatment within the scope of the fight against addiction, * Not participating in a regular exercise program in the last six months. Exclusion Criteria: * Scoring 23 and below on the Mini Mental Test, * Having a neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorder, * Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in a way that negatively affects the person's -cognitive functions, * Having a psychiatric disorder that requires treatment other than opiate and tobacco use disorder according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, * Cognitive impairment due to mental retardation, drug/substance abuse or other medical condition that may cause difficulty in understanding the study instructions, * Being diagnosed with any orthopedic, neurological and systemic disease, * Having an active infection, * Having problems with vision and hearing.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Beyza Gül Aşkın, MsC — Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Study coordinator: Ertuğrul Demirdel, PhD
- Email: ertudemirdel@yahoo.com
- Phone: 905378223551
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.