Simple balance exercises may sharpen your sense of motion as you age
NCT ID NCT05818787
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple balance training program can help healthy older adults better sense motion and maintain stability. Thirty participants will practice detecting tilts and translations while receiving feedback, then be tested on balance tasks. The goal is to see if this training can improve perception and reduce fall risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Roll Tilt Training (behavioral training with feedback)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple exercises to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 healthy participants. Results may not apply to people with balance disorders or other health conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43212, United States
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