Can a simple exercise program help older adults stay steady on their feet?
NCT ID NCT07739173
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether different types of supervised exercise can improve balance, strength, and walking in older adults who have had multiple falls. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a multicomponent exercise program (combining balance and leg-strengthening exercises), balance exercises alone, or fall-prevention education. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving physical function and quality of life over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Supervised multicomponent exercise (balance-coordination and lower-extremity strengthening with elastic bands) and supervised balance exercise alone
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults who have already fallen multiple times.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (60 participants) and results may not apply to all older adults. Exercise is generally safe, but some participants might find it difficult or experience muscle soreness.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Balıkesir, Balıkesir, 10135, Turkey (Türkiye)
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