Hip strength may hold key to preventing falls in aging and Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07568951

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well people can control their hip muscles and whether that affects their balance and walking. Researchers will compare healthy young, middle-aged, and older adults, as well as people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to understand why falls happen more often in these groups and find ways to improve balance.

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 point toward better fall-prevention exercises or therapies for older adults and people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any drug or therapy, so benefits are indirect and long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Taoyuan, Taiwan
Chang Gung University
RECRUITING

Taoyuan, Taiwan

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