Falls prevention for frail older adults: Cost-efficacy analysis of balance training based on Tai Chi
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN11861569 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11861569 |
| Protocol serial number | MCT-58344 |
| Sponsor | University of Sherbrooke (Canada) |
| Funder | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (Canada) - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca (ref: MCT-58344) |
- Submission date
- 26/09/2005
- Registration date
- 26/09/2005
- Last edited
- 25/02/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Michel Y. Tousignant
Scientific
Scientific
Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement
I.U.G.S. - Pavillon D'Youville
1036, rue Belvédère Sud
Sherbrooke
J1H 4C4
Canada
| Phone | +1 819-821-1170 (2351) |
|---|---|
| Michel.Tousignant@USherbrooke.ca |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Cost-efficacy analysis of balance training based on Tai Chi to prevent falls in frail older adults: a randomised controlled trial |
| Study objectives | At the end of the intervention: 1. Falls incidence rate will be inferior in the Tai Chi intervention as compared to conventional balance intervention 2. Total number of falls will be inferior in the Tai Chi intervention as compared to conventional balance intervention 3. Tai Chi intervention will be cost-effective as compared to conventional balance intervention |
| Ethics approval(s) | Comité d'éthique de la recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec approved on the 11th November 2003 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Any diagnosis causing the loss of autonomy; falls in elderly adults |
| Intervention | Experimental group: Tai Chi intervention includes two sessions of one hour per day for 15 weeks. The intervention is based on movement using body alignment and specific weight transfers in different directions. 10 movements compose the sequence of Tai Chi. Moreover, the subjects are trained to relaxation and breathing exercises. The intervention is given in groups of 4 to 6 subjects. Since subjects present specific disabilities, the intervention is adapted in order to be at the limit of the capacities for each individual in a secure way. Feedback is given at each session. Control group: Conventional physiotherapy balance training is given to subjects of the control group for two sessions of one hour per day for 15 weeks Trial details received: 12 Sept 2005 |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Incidence rate on fall in one year of follow-up |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Time interval between end of the intervention and the first fall |
| Completion date | 30/06/2007 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 122 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. To be a risk of falling (at least one fall in the six last months) 2. Aged greater than or equal to 65 years old, either sex 3. Scoring less than 49/56 at the Berg test 4. Showing good mental capacities (scoring greater than 65 at the 3MS test) |
| Key exclusion criteria | To be unable to make physical exercises based on medical assessment |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2002 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/06/2007 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Canada
Study participating centre
Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement
Sherbrooke
J1H 4C4
Canada
J1H 4C4
Canada
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
