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

NCT ID NCT06774833

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

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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