RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07076797
Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults
The Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Muscle Strength, Muscle Thickness, Gait and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Sponsor
Biruni University
Enrollment
42 participants
Start Date
Oct 15, 2025
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of lower extremity functional exercise program and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation on muscle thickness, muscle strength, gait and fall risk in the elderly.
Eligibility
Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 84 Years
Inclusion Criteria6
- Relatively healthy older women aged 65-84 years
- Individuals without neurological, orthopedic, systemic (cardiovascular) problems that would prevent them from performing the test
- To have a score of 6 and above on the Hodkinson Abbreviated Mental Test
- At least 90 points on the Barthel activities of daily living test
- Ability to walk independently (with or without walking aids)
- Living in a nursing home or in their own home
Exclusion Criteria5
- Having a defined neurological (including vertigo), orthopedic, orthopedic, psychiatric, systemic (cardiovascular, cachectic due to malnutrition) disease that prevents walking and mobility
- Being in the statin drug group
- Diagnosis of sarcopenia
- Having communication problems
- Visual impairment (severe) or hearing impairment (severe)
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Interventions
OTHEREXERCISE TRAINING
PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM
OTHERNMES
PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM
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NCT07076797