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A two-session balance workout may cut fall risk in seniors

NCT ID NCT06774833

Prevention Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a self-initiated balance training program can improve postural stability in older adults at increased risk of falling. Participants, aged 60 and older, will be randomly assigned to either the self-initiated perturbation-based training or conventional balance training over two weeks. Researchers will measure how well participants recover their balance after a sudden loss of stability, aiming to see if this approach offers better protection against falls.

What this could mean

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Active substance
self-initiated perturbation-based balance training
What this could lead to
If effective, this short training program could offer a simple, home-like method to improve balance and reduce falls in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. The training is brief (two sessions), so lasting benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 60 years old or older * Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin * Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes * Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) scores≥6 * Have fallen in the preceding year, have concerns about falling, or feel unsteady while walking or standing. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment * Osteoporosis * Have a historyof hip or knee replacement * Have musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders that preclude their participation in the assessment or intervention safety * Participating or planning to participate in another fall prevention program.

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  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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