Balance training for older adults with type 2 diabetes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a balance training program to see if it improves balance and body awareness in people with type 2 diabetes who are 60 or older. It may help you move better and prevent falls.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You have some difficulty with balance, as shown by a balance test.
- You are able to understand and follow instructions in Dutch.
- You do not have a history of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, dementia, or brain tumor.
- You do not have severe visual impairment (e.g., blindness, cataracts, or glaucoma).
- You do not have physical limitations that would prevent you from doing exercise.
- You do not need physical or material support to move around.
- You are not taking sedatives, antidepressants, or antipsychotic medications that affect balance.
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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