A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Reactive Neuromuscular Training on Balance

This study has been completed.

First Received: May 4, 2007 Last Updated: February 19, 2008 History of Changes

Sponsored by:	Logan College of Chiropractic
Information provided by:	Logan College of Chiropractic
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00470938

Purpose

Falls are a major concern for the geriatric population and represent a significant public health problem. Various interventions are being explored to improve balance and decrease falls in the elderly. Success has been shown in some programs; various exercise interventions place emphasis on strength, balance, or endurance exercises. Results reported in the literature are still equivocal. Controversy exists as to optimal types of exercise, and the optimum frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise. It is believed that the SpineForce device, which places a unique combination of strength and balance demands upon the user, can result in rapid increases in balance as compared to other rehabilitation programs. Gains in balance have implications for geriatric populations as well as those seeking enhanced sports performance and injury prevention. The Purpose of this study is to assess the SpineForce device as a novel intervention in the treatment of balance disorders.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Balance	Device: SpineForce Reactive Neuromuscular Trainer	Phase I Phase II

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Randomized, Open Label, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment

Further study details as provided by Logan College of Chiropractic:

Study Start Date:	March 2007
Study Completion Date:	March 2007
Primary Completion Date:	March 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	20 Years to 30 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Young, healthy adults between the ages of 20 - 30, asymptomatic with respect to any balance specific disorder, and who are currently enrolled at Logan College.

Exclusion Criteria:Exclusion criteria include:

A previous lower extremity injury;
Previous lower extremity surgery;
A visual or vestibular condition with accompanying balance difficulty;
A diagnosis of Knee osteoarthritis;
Currently receiving spinal manipulative therapy;
Current participation in a regular exercise program;
Use of any prescription medication, or herbal substance that may affect balance;
Pregnancy

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00470938

Sponsors and Collaborators

Logan College of Chiropractic

Investigators

Study Director:

Rodger Tepe, PhD

Logan College of Chiropractic

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	Logan College of Chiropractic ( Kristan Giggey, DC )
Study ID Numbers:	RD0202070062
Study First Received:	May 4, 2007
Last Updated:	February 19, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00470938 History of Changes
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 07, 2009