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Training older adults to catch themselves before a fall

NCT ID NCT03199729

Prevention Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether training older adults to recover from both slips and trips can reduce falls better than training for one type alone. Participants aged 60 to 90 who can walk independently will receive slip-only, trip-only, or combined training on a walkway. The goal is to see if the combined approach improves stability and prevents real-life falls over a year.

What this could mean

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Active substance
perturbation training (slip and trip exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this training could become a standard method to reduce fall risk and related injuries in older adults.
What could go wrong
The training is tested in a lab, so real-world benefits may differ. Results depend on older adults' ability to participate and retain skills.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 600 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2017

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Community ambulators who use assistive device and are able to walk independently for 8m, healthy older adults between the age group of 60 to 90 years. * Absence of any acute or chronic neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal or systemic diagnosis. * No recent major surgery (\< 6 months) or hospitalization (\< 3 months) * Not on any sedative drugs. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects will be excluded if they report presence of pain, osteoporosis or any medical conditions during telephone screening (see Telephone screening form). Also subjects will be excluded if they are on osteoporosis medication, and narcotics/opioids class of drugs under the sedative medications. * Individuals classified as osteoporotic with heel bone density measurement with a T-score \< -2 using an ultrasound device. * Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (Mini-mental State Exam score \< 25/30) * Complain of shortness of breath or uncontrolled pain (\> 3/10 on VAS) or pulse oxygen drops \< 92% or are unable to achieve the age-specified minimal ambulation distance during 6 minute walk test. * Subjects with body weight more than 250lbs.

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Older adults

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Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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