Virtual reality vs. traditional therapy for balance and falls
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy: one using virtual reality (like a video game) and the other using traditional exercises. It aims to see which helps improve balance, reduce frailty, and prevent falls in adults 40 and older who have had a fall or have balance trouble.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You have fallen at least once in the past year, or have a known balance problem.
- You can walk at least 10 meters (with or without a walker or cane).
- Your memory and thinking are good enough to follow instructions (no major dementia).
- You do not have serious heart, muscle, or bone problems that make exercise unsafe.
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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