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IRCT20240709062370N3 IRCT 2026-02-02 The university of Isfahan An optimized protocol for reducing risk of fall in older adults An optimized protocol for reducing risk of fall in older adults 2025-08-30 anticipated 50 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/85672 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: Simple randomization method. For this purpose, participants are first listed in alphabetical order, and the numbers one and two are assigned to each participant on the list. The unit of randomization is the individual. Randomization is generated and implemented using Microsoft Excel by combining the SORTBY and ARRAYRAND functions. Using this method, each participant is allocated through simple randomization to either the control group or the OPTIMAL group, and the influence of all relevant and irrelevant variables on group allocation is neutralized through random assignment, Blinding description: Given that the type of exercise, duration, intensity, and implementation conditions are identical in both groups, participants will not be aware of the differences in the instructional cues provided or their role as the main intervention of the study. Accordingly, participants will be blinded to the study objectives and group allocation. In addition, the outcome assessor and the data analyst will be blinded to participants’ group assignments. N/A Fall. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Short stick exercises with motivational and attentional instructions based on Optimal theory; The intervention consists of eight weeks and three sessions per week. Short stick exercises include six consecutive warm-up phases, one-handed stick throwing, two-handed throwing, balance exercises, swinging and releasing the stick, and cool-down exercises. Participants in the Optimal group will receive motivational instructions during exercise, including positive feedback, “You are doing great” and the choice of stick color, as well as attentional instructions, “Pay attention to the color mark on the stick.” Exercises are performed while sitting on a chair and using a light stick (21.5 inches long, one inch in diameter, and 200 grams in weight). Intervention 2: Control group: Exercises completely similar to the experimental group (same number of sessions and duration) but without motivational and attentional instructions based on optimal theory. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is If there is a request for this, it will be done.
public Dr. Hamid Salehi
The University of Isfahan, Azadi square, Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8174673444 +98 31 3793 2577 salehi.hamid@gmail.com The university of Isfahan scientific Dr. Hamid Salehi
The University of Isfahan, Azadi square, Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8174673444 +98 31 3793 2577 salehi.hamid@gmail.com The university of Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Age range: 65 to 80 years No visual impairments 75 years 85 years Female Diagnosis of depression Use of walking aids W01 Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling Prevention Prevention Intervention group: Short stick exercises with motivational and attentional instructions based on Optimal theory; The intervention consists of eight weeks and three sessions per week. Short stick exercises include six consecutive warm-up phases, one-handed stick throwing, two-handed throwing, balance exercises, swinging and releasing the stick, and cool-down exercises. Participants in the Optimal group will receive motivational instructions during exercise, including positive feedback, “You are doing great” and the choice of stick color, as well as attentional instructions, “Pay attention to the color mark on the stick.” Exercises are performed while sitting on a chair and using a light stick (21.5 inches long, one inch in diameter, and 200 grams in weight). Control group: Exercises completely similar to the experimental group (same number of sessions and duration) but without motivational and attentional instructions based on optimal theory. Postural sway. Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test. Method of measurement: Foot scanner device. Static and dynamic balance. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Quality of life. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Older Adults’ Quality of Life Questionnaire. Fear of falling. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Geriatric Fear of Falling Measure. Intrinsic Motivation. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Intrinsic Motivation Questionnaire. Falls Self-Efficacy. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Falls Self-Efficacy Scale. The university of Isfahan Approved 2025-08-16 Research ethics committees of University of Isfahan The university of Isfahan, Hezar Jarib Ave Isfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)