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Cartoon workouts may help seniors beat fear of falling

NCT ID NCT07707752

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching animated exercise videos can reduce fear of falling and related anxiety in adults aged 65–80. Participants follow a video-guided program at home, while a control group receives standard fall-prevention advice. The goal is to see if this engaging, low-cost method improves mobility and confidence.

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Active substance
an animation-guided exercise training program
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, scalable way to help older adults overcome fear of falling and stay active.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention's success depends on caregiver support and device access.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 65 and 80 years of age * Have a Standardized Mini Mental Test score of 24 or higher. * Have a primary caregiver who owns and uses a computer, tablet, or smartphone * Voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Being 80 years of age or older * Have any problem that impairs communication or perception * Be illiterate. Have any neurological or orthopedic problems that affect gait and balance * Have severe vision or hearing problems * Have undergone bone-joint surgery in the lower extremity within the past 3 months * Have acute cardiac complaints.

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Conditions

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Kinesiophobia

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Elderly (people aged 65 or more)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University

    Hatay, Antakya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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