Virtual reality workouts could keep seniors steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07529743

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: European University Miguel de Cervantes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether an 8-week program that mixes exercise with non-immersive virtual reality can improve balance, thinking, and daily activities in adults over 65. Sixty participants will be split into three groups: exercise plus VR, VR alone, or usual care. The goal is to see if this fun, supervised approach can help prevent frailty and falls.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Multicomponent exercise plus non-immersive virtual reality
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to help older adults stay active, prevent falls, and maintain independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (60 people) with no blinding, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is short (8 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

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AGING FRAILTY FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

INNOVEAS Innovation Center, Spanish Red Cross (Valladolid), Spain

Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

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