Can a short workout reveal why we lose balance as we age?

NCT ID NCT06127667

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how brain blood flow and balance control change across adulthood. About 102 healthy adults, from young to older, will do a single session of aerobic exercise while researchers measure brain activity and balance reactions. The goal is to better understand the link between brain health and 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
aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help scientists understand why balance declines with age and point toward ways to prevent falls.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to any direct health changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

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