Investigating movement processing and balance in older adults
The Effects of Conscious Movement Processing on Postural Stability and Muscle Efficiency While Standing in a Challenging Environment by Older Adults at Risk of Falling in Hong Kong: Implications for Rehabilitation.
This study looks at how older adults in Hong Kong process movement to see if it affects their balance and risk of falling.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 132 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05630911 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines how the ability to consciously process movement affects postural stability and muscle efficiency in older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong. Participants will be assessed while performing standing tasks of varying difficulty to understand the relationship between their movement processing traits and their ability to maintain balance. The findings aim to enhance our understanding of movement processing mechanisms in older adults and inform future rehabilitation interventions to reduce fall risks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 65 and above who can stand independently without assistance.
Not a fit: Patients with major neurological disorders, recent significant falls, or unstable medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance balance and reduce fall risks in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding movement processing and balance in older populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years old or above; * able to stand independently without a walking aid. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of any major cerebrovascular and/or neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease); * a history of a major fall event within the past year; * the existence of an unstable medical or mobility condition that could affect safety in this study; * a score of 23/30 or below in the Chinese version of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-C); * a static visual acuity poorer than 20/40 vision (examined by the Tumbling-E eye chart).
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — Hong Kong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomson Wong, PhD — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Study coordinator: Thomson Wong, PhD
- Email: thomson.wong@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: (852)27666717
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.