Dual-task training to prevent falls in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines thinking and movement exercises to help older adults improve balance and prevent falls. It may help you stay steady on your feet and reduce your risk of falling.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You can walk on your own for at least 10 meters without help or pain.
- You have no major foot or leg problems, and you can wear flexible devices.
- You have a low or moderate risk of falling, as assessed by a standard scale.
- You have good balance and can get up and walk in under 20 seconds.
- You have no serious health conditions that affect your thinking or movement, like uncontrolled heart disease, Parkinson's, or recent fractures.
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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