Balance training for older adults with slow walking
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults learn and keep balance skills. It tests a training program to help people who walk slowly and have balance problems. The goal is to improve walking and reduce fall risk.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 95 years old.
- You walk slower than most people your age (less than 1 meter per second over 10 meters).
- You have a balance problem (a score below 45 on a balance test).
- You do not have a diagnosed brain or nervous system condition like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or stroke.
- You are not taking medications that affect the brain, such as benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax).
- You have no severe health issues like uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent heart surgery, or cancer treatment in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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