Efficacy of Arch Insoles in the Dynamic Postural Control for the Elderly

December 31, 2010 updated by: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
The purpose of this study is to measure the ability of balance controlling and test the evaluation of clinical trials with different arch insoles. The investigators want to find out the difference and efficacy of arch insoles in the dynamic postural control for the elderly.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipe, Taiwan
        • Taipei Medical University - WanFang Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years to 75 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

the elders

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • no cognition problem. (mini-mental state examination [MMSE] > 23)
  • no sensory or motor problem
  • no use drugs about balance control
  • lower extremity without any traumatic injury

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cognition impairment
  • with specific neurological deficits resulting from neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders or spinal stenosis
  • use drugs about balance control
  • total joint arthroplasty

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Experimental Group
the healthy elders
Control Group
the elders who have fallen once

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Chi-Hsien Chen, Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 21, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

December 22, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 3, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 31, 2010

Last Verified

December 1, 2010

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 99063

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