Balance training with shoe inserts for fall prevention in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether balance exercises combined with a custom shoe insert (foot orthosis) can help reduce falls in older adults. You may be a good fit if you are between 65 and 75, slightly overweight, and at moderate risk of falling.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 75 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 (overweight range)
- You are willing to use a special shoe insert (foot orthosis) during the study
- You have a moderate risk of falling (Berg Balance Scale score of 35 to 45, and you take more than 13.5 seconds on a timed up-and-go test)
- You are medically stable and do not have conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, dementia, or diabetes that is not well controlled
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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