Walking test for older adults with balance issues
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a walking test to measure mobility in older adults who have balance problems or have fallen recently. It aims to see how well the test works for this group.
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Who can take part
- Age 65 or older
- Have trouble with balance during daily activities or have had at least one fall in the past year
- Can walk on your own with or without a cane or walking stick
- Can understand and follow spoken instructions
- No serious health issues that affect walking or balance (like Parkinson's, stroke, or recent leg injury)
- No severe leg pain or recent leg surgery that would make walking hard
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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