New balance test aims to prevent falls in frail seniors
NCT ID NCT06438718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a Spanish version of the Frail'BESTest, a balance assessment tool, in 83 frail elderly people over 60 with mild cognitive impairment living in care homes. The goal was to see if the tool is valid and reliable for identifying balance issues that could lead to falls. The results could help caregivers design better fall-prevention strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable tool to identify balance problems in frail elderly, helping reduce fall risk and improve care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not work equally well in all populations or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain
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