Can where you focus improve balance and brain power in seniors?
NCT ID NCT06700928
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether training older adults to focus their attention internally (on their body) or externally (on the environment) can improve physical performance and cognitive function. Fifty participants aged 65 and older were assigned to different focus training groups or a control group. The goal is to find simple ways to help seniors stay steady and sharp.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward simple, non-drug training methods to help older adults maintain balance and thinking skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the training effects might be modest.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Retirement home
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
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