Interactive exercise game with balance training for older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial combines an interactive exercise game with a proven balance and strength program to help older adults improve their mobility and reduce the risk of falls. It may be a good fit if you are 65 or older and have some difficulty with everyday movements.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have some mobility problems, such as taking more than 12 seconds to stand up from a chair five times.
- You can stand while holding onto a handrail for at least 30 seconds.
- You do not have severe vision problems, a recent leg fracture, or a serious illness.
- You do not have moderate to severe memory or thinking problems, or a diagnosed psychiatric condition.
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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