Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to improve movement and thinking in older adults
Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Functional and Cognitive Abilities in Elderly
This project will test whether instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization can help people aged 65–75 improve physical function and cognitive abilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT07208630 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study will enroll 60 adults aged 65–75 and compare instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) with traditional physical therapy. Eligible participants who can follow instructions and are not taking medications that affect balance will receive scheduled therapy sessions and undergo standardized functional and cognitive tests before and after the intervention. Outcomes will include measures of mobility, balance, and cognitive performance to identify short-term changes related to the therapies. The trial is conducted at the Faculty of Physical Therapy in Giza and excludes people with severe musculoskeletal disorders, neurological balance problems, orthostatic hypotension, or other significant health risks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men and women aged 65–75 who can understand instructions, are not on medications that affect balance, and do not have severe musculoskeletal, neurological balance disorders, orthostatic hypotension, or other significant health risks.
Not a fit: People with severe musculoskeletal problems, vestibular or other neurological balance disorders, orthostatic hypotension, or significant health risks are unlikely to benefit and were excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the therapy could improve mobility, balance, and daily independence and might modestly benefit cognitive function in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Hands-on techniques like IASTM have shown benefits for soft-tissue mobility and some functional outcomes, but evidence that they improve cognition in older adults is limited and preliminary.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 60 elderly subjects aged range from 65-75 years old will participant in the study from both genders. * had cognitive abilities to understand explanations and instructions * did not take any medication that can affect their balance. Exclusion Criteria: * They neither had sever musculoskeletal disorders * Nor neurological damage related to balance (dizziness, vestibular dysfunction) * Nor orthostatic hypotension * Nor health risk factors.
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Faculty of physical therapy — Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nouran Ahmed Ibrahim, lecturer
- Email: nouran-312@cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201062207203
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.