The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of simulated knee flexion contracture on postural stability in elderly. inclusion critria: age of 60 or older; no history of fall even for once even last year; normal or corrected vision; no contractures in both lower limbs; no history of in surgry lower extrimity or joint replacement
Exclusion critria: acute and subacute neuromuscular or orthopedic disease; prespective- cognitive impairment with mini mental status assessment questionary score of 24 or less. 15 elderly persons (11 men,4 women) participated in this study. Intervention: Postural stability at 0 and 30 degree of knee joints was evaluated by utilization of two rehabilitation knee braces (adaptable knee range of motion control brace). In 0 degree, braces did not cause any constraint for knee joints. in 30 degree, knee contracture were simulated so knee joints were in 30 degree flexion and extension not allowed.
postural stability in standing position with eye open and eye close were assessed. test duration was 50 second. any test was in 3 trials and mean of 3 trials was assesed. primary outcome measure for this study was evaluated the postural stability by body center of pressure.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT201204089412N1
Registration date:2013-06-07, 1392/03/17
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2013-06-07, 1392/03/17
Registrant information
Name
Maryam Shamsifard
Name of organization / entity
Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 916 369 5186
Email address
maryamshamsifard@ajums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of
Medical Sciences.
Expected recruitment start date
2011-11-22, 1390/09/01
Expected recruitment end date
2012-01-20, 1390/10/30
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The effects of bilateral simulated knee flexion contracture on postural
stability in elderly
Public title
The effects of bilateral simulated knee flexion contracture on postural
stability in elderly
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion critria: age of 60 or older; ability to stand upright for60 second; ability to walk independently and without any assistant device; no history of fall even for once even last year; normal or corrected vision; no contractures in both lower limbs; no history of in surgry lower extrimity or joint replacement
exclusion critria: acute and subacute neuromuscular or orthopedic disease; prespective- cognitive impairment with mini mental status assessment questionary score of 24 or less; history of fracture or sprain in lower limbs; vestibular disease such as dissiness.
Age
From 60 years old to 67 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
15
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
N/A
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Single
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Science
Street address
Vice Chancellor for Research, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Science, Ahvaz City College
City
Ahvaz
Postal code
6135749157
Approval date
2011-11-19, 1390/08/28
Ethics committee reference number
pht-90- 11
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Knee Flexion Contracture
ICD-10 code
M24.5
ICD-10 code description
acquired deformities of limbs
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Body Center of Pressure
Timepoint
In Time of Test
Method of measurement
path lenght,area, mean velocity , mean velocity AP , mean velocity ML, mean amplitude AP , mean amplitude ML from force plate was recorded
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
in case group, Postural stability by utilization of two rehabilitation knee braces (adaptable knee range of motion control brace) at 0 and 30 degree of knee joints was evaluated . In 0 degree, braces did not cause any constraint for knee joints. in 30 degree, knee contracture were simulated so knee joints were in 30 degree flexion and extension not allowed. postural stability in standing position with eye open and eye close were assessed by a force platform. test duration was 50 second. any test was in 3 trials and mean of 3 trials was assesed.
Category
Diagnosis
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Retirement Center of Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences and Shahid Chamran Ahvaz Univ
Full name of responsible person
Majid Amir Zadeh
Street address
Shahid Chamran Ahvaz University
City
Ahvaz
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research
Full name of responsible person
Dr Mostafa Feghhi
Street address
Vice Chancellor for Research, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Science, Ahvaz City College
City
ahvaz
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
empty
Domestic or foreign origin
empty
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
empty
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Maryam Shamsi Fard
Position
Student of Master of Sciences Physical Therapy
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Shahid Momeni Brothers Alley, In Front of Sama University, Vali-e- Asr blvd, Q square
City
Khorram Abad
Postal code
6818946784
Phone
+98 66 1420 0656
Fax
Email
maryamshamsifard@yahoo.com
Web page address
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Shahla Zahed Nejad
Position
Phd of Physical Therapy
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, In front of MRI Center, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz City College
City
Ahvaz
Postal code
Phone
+98 61 1374 3101
Fax
+98 61 1374 3506
Email
drshzahed@co.uk
Web page address
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Maryam Shamsi Fard
Position
Student of Master of Scienses, Physical Therapy
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Shahid Momeni Brothers Alley, In Front of Sama University, Vali-e- Asr blvd, Q square
City
Khorram abad
Postal code
6818946784
Phone
+98 66 1420 0656
Fax
Email
maryamshamsifard@yahoo.com
Web page address
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)