Force-control training for older adults based on the motor learning theory

UMIN ID: UMIN000054269

Registered date:01/05/2024

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Pending
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Healthy adults
• Date of first enrollment: 2024/05/01
• Target sample size: 50
• Countries of recruitment: Japan
• Study type: Interventional

Intervention(s)

The intervention procedure is the same for both groups. Force-track or force-matching task for the some target force are performed with the minimum feedback information until reaching error criteria (maximum time of 30 minutes). This study assess by measuring muscle activity, center of foot pressure, and joint angle during a balance test such as standing on one leg before and after performing the muscle strength adjustment task.
The difference from intervention 1 is that the subjects' force control and motor learning is relatively low.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: Force-tracking or Force matching task Balance test Force plate Electromyogram

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: 19years-old
• Age maximum: 80years-old
• Gender: Male and Female
• Exclude criteria: Those with orthopedic diseases, neurological diseases and their sequelae, those with medical risks such as heart disease.

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Hokkaido University
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: Japan Science and Technology Agency