Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.

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Conditions studied: Fall Risk, Fall Prevention

In brief

The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly. This study would include total 56 participants which would be divided into two groups, 28 each. Convenience Sampling will be used and randomly assigned into two groups through sealed envelope method. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises. Both groups received intervention for 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks. Assessment was done at the baseline, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07061106

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

56

Starts

2025-02-15

Expected to finish

2025-08-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-07-11

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals aged 65 and older.
• Both males and females.
• Individuals have a score on BBS (21-40)
• Willingness to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with Severe Cognitive Impairment that would impede understanding and following exercise instructions.
• Individuals having Conditions that contraindicate exercise. (e.g. severe cardiovascular disease)
• Individuals with psychiatric disorders and malignancies.
• Individuals Aged less than 65 years.
• Individuals who are already involve in other balance training program.
• Individuals who are not willing.

Where it is running

• Najjat Trust — Rawalpindi, Pakistan (enrolling)

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