Hip strength linked to balance in seniors
NCT ID NCT07029347
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 24 elderly people in nursing homes to see if the strength of their hip muscles is related to how well they can keep their balance while standing still. Researchers measured hip strength and used a special device to track balance. The goal is to better understand falls risk in older adults.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study used secondary data consisting of 24 participants from the Nursing Home. The gender of the participants was evenly divided, namely 12 men and 12 women. The age of the participants ranged from 60 - 94 years.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 years and above * Able to walk indoors and outdoors without assistive devices * Able to maintain a standing posture for 5 minutes without assistive devices * Falls Efficacy Scale score below 20 * Time Up and Go test less than 13.5 seconds * Able to read and write Latin letters * Able to see images and writing on a television screen from a distance of 20 inches at 3 meters * Able to understand exercise instructions (Mini Mental State Exam score ≥24/30 Indonesian version Exclusion Criteria: * Has a condition of high blood pressure (systolic \>180 mmHg, heart rate at rest \>120 bpm, blood glucose (GDS) \>250 mg/dl), has symptoms of typical angina chest pain, shortness of breath, and severe headache * Participants have undergone routine balance training within the last 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hasan Sadikin General Hospital
Bandung, Indonesia
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