New balance training aims to keep older adults on their feet

NCT ID NCT07094659

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a new type of balance training can help older adults at risk of falling avoid slips and trips. Participants aged 60 to 90 who have fallen before or are at high risk will receive 8 weeks of either task-specific balance training, treadmill perturbation training, or conventional balance training. Researchers will measure balance control and track real-life falls for 18 months after training to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Task-specific balance training
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could offer a practical, non-drug way to significantly reduce falls and improve mobility in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase study with 315 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The training requires commitment and may not prevent all falls.

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States

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