Balance exercises may cut fall risk for seniors post-COVID

NCT ID NCT07002736

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether balance training can improve stability and reduce falls in older adults who recovered from COVID-19. Sixty-five people aged 60 and older took part, doing either balance exercises on a special machine plus traditional moves, or traditional exercises alone. The goal was to see if training helps with walking, balance, and quality of life after the virus.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: balance training program (Biodex Balance System plus traditional exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help older adults regain balance and prevent falls after COVID-19.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. Balance training may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

BMC

Jeddah, 32143, Saudi Arabia

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