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Completed NCT05273229

Virtual Gait System Intervention in Older People

Conditions: Elderly People

Sex: All
Ages: 60 Years – 99 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 38
Sponsor: University of Valencia

Location: Faculty of Physiotherapy Recruiting Valencia, Spain, 46010 Valencia Valencia

Summary

Previous studies have shown that the neuroplasticity of the residual corticospinal fibers, the motor cortex and the spinal neurons plays an important role in the spontaneous functional recovery of people with neurological or musculoskeletal pathology. However, it is also possible to stimulate the neuroplasticity mechanisms of these structures through techniques aimed at rehabilitating different deficits (for example, motor function or sensitivity). In general, intervention programs are usually carried out, in most cases, using low-cost strategies such as therapeutic physical exercise programs. The objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of visual illusion therapies in combination with conventional exercises on the symptoms and signs related to elderly people. The study will include the realization of three measurements that will be carried out one day before starting the program, one day after finishing it, and one month later (follow-up). The clinical assessment will be composed of the study of the following variables: Motor function and motor skills, Upper limb isometric force, Muscle activation, Muscle tone, Quality of life, Functionality. All interventions will last eight weeks and will be planned according to the availability of volunteers. In each session, it will be recorded if any type of adverse effect occurs. There will be four types of interventions: i. Visual Illusion (IV) and therapeutic exercise program (PE), ii.placebo and PE, iii. IV, iv. IV placebo.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Mini-Mental State Examination \>23 points. * Ability to walk with or without aids Exclusion Criteria: * Lower limbs traumatic pathology. * Other nervous system alterations. * Vestibular diseases. * Other diseases.

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