Thinking and balancing: new study reveals hidden fall risk for COPD patients
NCT ID NCT06863246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how doing a mental task while standing affects balance in people with chronic lung disease (COPD). Researchers compared 36 adults with COPD to healthy volunteers to see if their balance got worse when they had to think at the same time. The goal was to better understand fall risks and help design safer daily activities.
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Conditions
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Université de Toulon - Laboratoire J-AP2S
Toulon, VAR, 83100, France
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