New study tests tailored training to keep seniors safe from falls

NCT ID NCT06396650

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a personalized training program to reduce fall risk in older adults aged 60-85 who have fallen before or walk unsteadily. Participants receive home-based exercises guided by a cellphone app and hospital-based training targeting their specific balance or strength issues. The goal is to see if this tailored approach can improve balance and lower the chance of future falls.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Personalized home-based training using a cellphone app and lower-limb exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to prevent falls and reduce injuries in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires a family member at home, which may limit who can take part.

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Locations

University of Maryland Baltimore
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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