The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals

The goal of this study \[type of study: clinical trial\] is to was planned to investigate the effect of motor imagery training given to geriatric individuals with action observation on their balance performance and to compare these two methods. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with action observation and motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in improving static balance than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 2. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with action observation and motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in improving dynamic balance than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 3. Is virtual reality-based balance training given together with motor imagery for six weeks in geriatric individuals more effective in increasing balance confidence than virtual reality-based balance training given alone? 46 geriatric individuals will be randomized into 2 groups. Along with action observation, motor imagery training and virtual reality-based balance training will be given to the study group. On the other hand, only virtual reality-based balance training will be given to the control group. All assessments will be repeated before and after the trainings. The trainings will be applied 2 days a week for 6 weeks. Each training session; 25 minutes for the control group and 45 minutes for the study group.

NCT Number	NCT06056180
Lead Sponsor	Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Conditions	Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control, Postural Balance, Virtual Reality Therapy, Surface Electromyography, Geriatric Assessment, Physical Therapy Techniques, Physical Therapy +3 more
Enrollment	46 participants
Start Date	2023-11-01
Primary Completion	2025-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-08