New Step-by-Step training helps seniors get up safely after a fall
NCT ID NCT06908317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a training method called backward chaining to teach elderly nursing home residents how to get up from the floor. Twenty-six participants were randomly assigned to either the training group or a control group. The training involved 20 sessions led by a physiotherapist, focusing on breaking down the process into small, manageable steps. The goal was to see if this approach improves mobility, muscle strength, and confidence while reducing fear of falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- floor rise training using backward chaining method
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, safe way for older adults in nursing homes to learn how to get up from the floor, potentially reducing fall-related complications and improving independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly people. The training requires physical ability and may not help those with severe pain or cognitive issues.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Semmelweis University
Budapest, Hungary
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