Clinical trials
Fall clinical trials
Below are recruiting fall clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06652828Recruiting
Treadmill training to prevent falls in older adults
This study tests a special treadmill training that gently pushes you off balance to help you learn to catch yourself and prevent falls. It is for older adults who are at high risk of falling.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 70 years+ - NCT07094659RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fall prevention training for older adults
This trial tests if a specific type of physical training can help older adults who are at risk of falling. It is designed for people aged 60-90 who have had a fall in the past year or are otherwise considered high risk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60–90 - NCT07033897Recruiting
Fall prevention program for people with disabilities
This study tests a program called HARP to help people with physical disabilities reduce falls and improve stability. You may join if you have had a disability for at least 5 years, live in St. Louis City, have trouble with daily tasks, and have fallen or feel unsteady.
St Louis, MissouriAges 45–64 - NCT06380049Recruiting
Predicting fall risk after stroke with sensors and AI
This study uses special sensors and machine learning to predict fall risk in people who recently had a stroke. It aims to help you and your care team take steps to prevent falls.
Seoul, JongnoAges 19 years+ - NCT06996444Recruiting
Testing minimalist shoes to prevent falls in older adults
This study tests whether specially designed lightweight, flexible shoes (minimalist footwear) can help reduce falls in older adults living in nursing homes. Participating involves wearing the shoes and having your walking and balance checked over time.
BeauxAges 65 years+ - NCT06854731Recruiting
Preventing falls in older adults with cognitive frailty
This trial studies a program to help older adults with mild memory problems and physical frailty reduce their risk of falling. It tests a home-based exercise and fall-prevention plan to improve strength and balance.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 65–89 - NCT05991037Recruiting
How psychoactive drugs affect fall severity in older adults
This study looks at older adults who fall while taking certain medications that affect the brain, like sedatives or antidepressants. It aims to understand if these drugs make falls more serious and how they can be better managed.
CaenAges 75 years+ - NCT06745544Recruiting
Exercise program to prevent falls in older adults with diabetes
This trial tests whether a special exercise program (with music and multitasking) can help reduce falls and fractures and improve heart health in older adults with diabetes. If you are 65+ and have diabetes, you may be able to join and get free exercise classes.
Aalborg, NorhAges 65 years+ - NCT06611618Recruiting
Predicting fall risk in knee osteoarthritis using muscle tests
This study looks at how loss of muscle strength and control in people with knee osteoarthritis can predict falls. It uses tests and MRI to understand your risk, with the goal of helping prevent future falls.
BolognaAges 65–80 - NCT06586970Recruiting
Meals plus therapy to prevent falls for older adults
This study tests whether adding occupational therapy and dietitian services to home-delivered meals helps older adults stay safe and reduce falls. It's for people who are homebound, can't have a caregiver cook for them, and live in central Ohio.
Columbus, OhioAges 60 years+ - NCT06573983Recruiting
Fall prevention program for older veterans
This study aims to improve fall prevention for older veterans. It tests a program that combines telehealth check-ins with a caregiver-supported physical assessment to reduce fall risk. Participation may help you feel safer and more stable.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 65 years+ - NCT06508892Recruiting
Using a fitness tracker to check fall risk
This study tests whether a fitness tracker or smartwatch can help detect your risk of falling. You will wear a device and do some simple movements, and the researchers will see if the device can warn you or your doctor about a fall risk.
Flint, MichiganAges 65 years+ - NCT05875038Recruiting
Smart fall-monitoring video with telealerts versus alerts alone
This study tests whether a smart video monitoring system with emergency-style alerts works better than alerts alone for preventing or responding to falls at home. It focuses on older adults who have recently fallen and may find returning home unsafe.
Amiens, PicardieAges 75 years+ - NCT06447948Recruiting
Keeping active after fall prevention classes
This study tests a program to help older adults keep exercising after finishing a fall prevention class. It aims to see if the program is practical and helps people stay steady and active.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearAges Any age - NCT06237218Recruiting
Occupational therapy to prevent falls in older adults with dementia
This program tests whether a special type of home-based occupational therapy (called COTID) can help older adults with dementia avoid falling again after a fall that sent them to the hospital. It compares this new approach to usual occupational therapy care.
LimogesAges 75 years+ - NCT05973448Enrolling by invitation
Nightlight Falls Prevention for People With Dementia
This study tests a simple plan to help prevent falls in people who have dementia. You may be able to join if you live in a participating assisted living community and meet the safety and room rules.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05822466Recruiting
Virtual Tai Chi program to help prevent falls
This study tests whether a virtual (online) Tai Chi–style exercise program can reduce falls in older adults. You may be eligible if you’ve fallen recently or have a mobility test result that suggests a higher fall risk.
Springfield, OregonAges 65–90 - NCT05725668Recruiting
Dual-task exercise to help prevent falls in memory trouble
This study tests a type of exercise training (doing a physical task while also doing a thinking task) to help older adults with mild memory problems prevent falls. If you have fallen before or have trouble with balance, this program may help you improve safety and coordination.
Springfield, OregonAges 65–95 - NCT05702801Recruiting
Vibration training to help balance recover after a stumble
This study tests whether vibration exercises can help older adults regain balance more effectively after losing it. If you’re at risk of falls or balance problems, the trial may offer a structured way to improve recovery.
Newark, New JerseyAges 65 years+ - NCT05224765Enrolling by invitation
Lowering repeat ER visits after injury in older adults
This trial looks at ways to help people 60 and older have fewer repeat ER or hospital admissions after an injury. You may be a candidate if this is your first (main) hospital admission for a traumatic injury and your care team confirms the study’s specific injury admission type.
Dallas, TexasAges 60–100 - NCT03020381Recruiting
Study of walking patterns to predict dementia and falls
This study looks at how your walking (gait) might help predict future dementia and risk of falls. You may be asked to walk tests and have health information collected to see who is at higher risk.
London, OntarioAges 60–85 - NCT06091085RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acetazolamide for sleep apnea in untreated patients
This study tests a medicine called acetazolamide to see if it can improve how your brain controls breathing during sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea and are not using treatment, you might be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06345625Recruiting
Balance and walking with head movement in older adults
This study looks at how older adults keep their balance and walk when their head is moving. You may be asked to stand or walk while your head gently moves, so researchers can understand how your body reacts.
AntwerpAges 65–100 - NCT07852650RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Fall prevention app study
This study tests a digital program to help older adults reduce their risk of falling. It is designed for people who are generally healthy and can walk on their own, and it may help you feel steadier and safer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fall?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 136 recruiting fall studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a fall trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a fall trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.