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Adapted Otago Exercise Program (OEP) for Peripheral Arterial Disease

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Siobhan K McMahon, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to reduce falls in older adults with peripheral artery disease (PAD) by adding balance exercises to their current exercise programs. These exercises help improve stability and strength, making it easier for them to walk and reducing their risk of falling. The goal is to help these individuals manage their leg pain and walking difficulties more effectively.

Eligible Conditions

Peripheral Arterial Disease
Falling.
Fall Injury

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test Score

Secondary study objectives

Adherence to Home-Based Balance Exercises

Accidental Falls

Change in Life-Space Assessment (LSA) Score

+8 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) Plus Balance ExercisesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Intervention meetings surrounding supervised exercise therapy (SET) with the addition of the adapted Otago Exercise Program (OEP) will occur individually with participants in a 1:1 format once per week for 30 minutes over 8 weeks. Additionally, participants will be encouraged to practice exercises at home at least 2 additional days between intervention meetings using visual handouts (up to 7 times/week total, approximately 140 minutes/week).

Group II: Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) OnlyActive Control1 Intervention

Intervention meetings surrounding supervised exercise therapy (SET) will occur individually with participants in a 1:1 format once per week for 30 minutes over 8 weeks. Additionally, participants will be encouraged to practice exercises at home at least 2 additional days between intervention meetings using visual handouts (up to 7 times/week total, approximately 140 minutes/week).

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Adapted Otago Exercise Program (OEP)

2021

N/A

~20

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