New study tests if fun, interactive classes can stop older adults from falling
NCT ID NCT07515053
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether interactive educational sessions can reduce older adults' fear of falling and actual falls. 102 participants aged 60+ who have fallen in the past year will attend either interactive group classes or traditional lectures. Researchers will track their concerns about falling and any falls over 3 and 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Interactive fall prevention education sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help older adults feel safer and reduce falls.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 102 participants. The intervention is educational, so effects may be modest or short-lived.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Medicine, Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, 36036900, Brazil
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