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Estrogen replacement therapy and postural stability in the elderly

J A Goebel1, S J Birge, S C Price

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

The American Journal of Otology
|July 1, 1995
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Estrogen therapy did not improve postural stability or central processing speed in healthy older women. This study found no significant benefits after 8 months of treatment compared to placebo.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Postural instability and falls are significant health issues in the elderly.
  • Estrogen replacement therapy may enhance cognitive function and potentially improve central processing, impacting stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of estrogen replacement therapy on postural stability and central processing speed in elderly women.
  • To determine if estrogen therapy improves outcomes in healthy older females.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized, double-blinded study involving 87 elderly women (age > 69).
  • Dynamic platform posturography measured postural stability.
  • Trail Making B test assessed central processing speed.

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Main Results:

  • No significant improvement in postural stability was observed in the estrogen group compared to placebo at 2 and 8 months.
  • Estrogen therapy showed no significant effect on central processing speed over the 8-month observation period.

Conclusions:

  • Eight months of estrogen replacement therapy does not significantly affect central processing speed or postural stability in healthy older women.
  • Findings suggest estrogen therapy is not a viable intervention for improving gait and balance in this population.