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NCT07910955
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Effects of Balance Training in Individuals With Glaucoma

Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

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Summary

Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by visual field loss, which may adversely affect postural control, functional mobility, and increase the risk and fear of falling. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of balance training on balance performance, fall risk, and fear of falling in individuals with glaucoma. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a balance training group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a structured balance training program for eight weeks, while the control group will continue their routine medical care. Balance performance, functional mobility/fall risk, and fear of falling will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and Falls Efficacy Scale-Internatio

Official title: Effects of Balance Training on Balance Performance, Fall Risk, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With Glaucoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

50

Start Date

2026-08-05

Completion Date

2026-12-31

Last Updated

2026-11-02

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Balance Training Program

Participants allocated to the intervention group will participate in a structured balance training program for 8 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The program will include static and dynamic balance exercises, such as tandem stance, single-leg stance, tandem walking, heel-to-toe walking, directional changes, sit-to-stand exercises, and progressive postural control activities. Exercise difficulty will be progressively increased according to each participant's functional capacity and tolerance. All exercise sessions will be performed under supervision, with appropriate safety precautions to minimize the risk of falls. Participants will continue their routine glaucoma treatment throughout the study.

Locations (1)

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Education and Research Hospital

Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)