The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls
27 augustus 2026 bijgewerkt door: Uskudar University
The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls are limited.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls. In addition, the study aims to investigate whether this training method provides additional benefits compared with traditional balance training. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs aimed at preventing falls.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Werving
Interventie / Behandeling
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria
- Having experienced at least one fall within the previous 12 months.
- Being 18 years of age or older.
- Being able to walk independently or with the assistance of a walking aid.
- Being able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions.
- Providing voluntary consent to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of an acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain.
- Having undergone lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Having advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia).
- Having severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment.
- Having a cardiovascular condition that contraindicates exercise.
- Having advanced systemic diseases that significantly impair balance.
Studietype
Ingrijpend
Inschrijving (Geschat)
50
Fase
- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
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Studiecontact
- Naam: Shirin Khezritomatari
- Telefoonnummer: +905342494709
- E-mail: shirin.khezry8401@gmail.com
Studie Locaties
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Istanbul
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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkije (Türkiye), 34000
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- Uskudar University
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Contact:
- Shirin Khezritomatari, Master student
- Telefoonnummer: +905342494709
- E-mail: Shirin.khezry8401@gmail.com
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Deelname Criteria
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Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Nee
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of at least one fall within the past 12 months
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent by signing the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain
- History of lower extremity surgery within the past 6 months
- Advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia)
- Severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment
- Medical conditions that contraindicate exercise due to severe cardiovascular disease
- Advanced systemic diseases that severely affect balance
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Behandeling
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
Interventie / Behandeling |
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Experimenteel: Experimental Group
Participants in this group will receive light-targeted balance training in addition to the standard program.
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Exercises aimed at improving coordination, balance, and functional performance using visual and auditory cues.
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Actieve vergelijker: Control Group
Participants in this group will receive standard balance exercises.
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Conventional balance training exercises.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Balance performance is assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).
The scale consists of 14 functional tasks scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, where higher scores indicate better balance and lower fall risk.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test - TUG)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Dynamic balance and mobility are assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
The time (in seconds) taken to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down is recorded.
Shorter completion times indicate better mobility.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Change in Dynamic Balance (Y-Balance Test)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Dynamic postural control is evaluated using the Y-Balance Test (YBT) in anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral reach directions for both lower extremities.
Reach distance is normalized to limb length ((reach distance / limb length) x 100) and composite scores are calculated.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Change in Lower Body Strength (30-Second Chair Stand Test)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Lower extremity functional muscle strength is measured using the 30-Second Chair Stand Test.
The total number of full stands completed from a seated position in 30 seconds is recorded.
A higher number of repetitions indicates greater lower body strength.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Change in Gait Speed (10-Meter Walk Test - 10MWT)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Walking speed is assessed using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT).
Participants walk a 10-meter course at their comfortable and/or fast walking pace, and the time taken (in seconds) to traverse the intermediate 6 meters is recorded to calculate gait speed (m/s).
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Change in Fear of Falling (Falls Efficacy Scale-International - FES-I)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Fear of falling is evaluated using the 16-item Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).
Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all concerned) to 4 (very concerned).
Total score ranges from 16 to 64, with higher scores reflecting greater fear of falling.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Change in Balance Confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale - ABC)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Balance confidence is measured using the 16-item Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale.
Participants rate their confidence in performing specific activities without losing balance on a scale from 0% to 100%.
The overall score is the mean percentage across all items.
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Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Werkelijk)
31 juli 2026
Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)
30 september 2026
Studie voltooiing (Geschat)
30 september 2026
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
15 augustus 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
15 augustus 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
20 augustus 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
31 augustus 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
27 augustus 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 augustus 2026
Meer informatie
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Trefwoorden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- 61351342/020-2288
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