Determining important differences in balance tests for the elderly
Determination of a Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the "Functional Reach Test" in the Elderly.
Pole Sante Grace de Dieu · NCT05853406
This study is trying to find out how much improvement in a balance test really matters to older adults so that physiotherapists can better help them with their balance issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pole Sante Grace de Dieu (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Caen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05853406 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to establish the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the Functional Reach Test, a key assessment tool for balance in elderly patients. It employs statistical methods alongside qualitative assessments from patients and consensus-building among geriatric physiotherapists to determine the MCID. By understanding the MCID, the study seeks to enhance the evaluation of physiotherapy treatments for balance issues in older adults. This research is particularly relevant given the aging population in France and the need for effective geriatric rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 65 years old who are experiencing balance problems.
Not a fit: Patients in emergency situations or those unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved personalized rehabilitation strategies for elderly patients at risk of falling.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of determining MCID is common in clinical assessments, this specific focus on the Functional Reach Test in the elderly is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * People over 65 years old * People in care with balance problems Exclusion Criteria: * People in an emergency situation * People unable to give their consent (including people under guardianship) * Patients already involved in another study.
Where this trial is running
Caen
- PSLA GDD — Caen, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Guillaume GALLIOU, MSc
- Email: guillaume.galliou@gmail.com
- Phone: 0231834802
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.
Conditions: Aging