Balance training for older adults to prevent falls
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests different intensities of balance training that helps older adults react quickly to trips or slips. It aims to find the most effective training to improve balance and reduce fall risk.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 80 years old and live independently in the community.
- You can stand without using your arms for at least 30 seconds and walk 10 meters without a cane or walker.
- You do not have a neurological condition like a stroke or Parkinson's disease that affects balance.
- You have normal memory and thinking for your age (based on a quick test).
- You do not have severe osteoporosis or other conditions that make balance training unsafe.
- You are not currently in physical therapy or a supervised exercise program.
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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