Improving Balance in Frail Elderly
Launched by MCGILL UNIVERSITY · Nov 4, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of May 19, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch \& Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they attend the GDH. Measures will be made at admission, after 6 weeks of the program and at discharge if more than past 6 weeks.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • elderly persons attending the geriatric day hospital at the royal victoria hospital
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • persons who are not medically fit to participate in the Geriatric day hospital physiotherapy component.
- • the individuals at high risk for falls
About Mcgill University
McGill University, a prestigious research institution located in Montreal, Canada, is committed to advancing medical science through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and collaborative approach, McGill fosters a dynamic environment that integrates cutting-edge research with clinical practice. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, the university's clinical trials span a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging the expertise of its diverse faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. McGill University is dedicated to ethical research practices and the dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that findings contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Nancy E Mayo, PhD
Principal Investigator
McGill University, Division of Clinical Epidemiology
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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