Home-based Motor Imagery for Gait Stability in Older Adults. A Cross-over Feasibility Study. (MIGS-F)
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES OF WESTERN SWITZERLAND · Feb 23, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of May 01, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Gait stability is reduced as early as from age 40 to 50. Gait stability can be improved in patients with neurological diseases or in healthy elderly persons with exercises.
There is evidence that mental practice, also called motor imagery, the imagination of performing a movement, can also improve an activity or balance. The effective performance and the imagination of a task activates some overlapping central areas and neural networks, which might explain the improvements after motor imagery.
These "non-physical kind of training" modalities could be used in patients who are immobilized t...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 40 years old or older
- • Able to walk bout 100 meter, with or without walking aids, but without the help of a person or an ambulator
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Walking with an ambulator (Rollator)
- • No able to understand German
About University Of Applied Sciences Of Western Switzerland
The University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) is a leading institution dedicated to integrating advanced research with practical applications in various fields, including health sciences, engineering, and social work. Recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence in education, HES-SO fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and engages in clinical trials to enhance healthcare solutions and improve patient outcomes. With a focus on translating research findings into real-world impact, the university actively contributes to the advancement of medical knowledge and practices through rigorous scientific inquiry and partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Roger Hilfiker
Principal Investigator
School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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