Quick hip workouts may keep seniors on their feet
NCT ID NCT03731572
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether fast, powerful hip exercises can improve balance and reduce falls in older adults. Researchers compared high-speed hip resistance training to slower strength training in 97 healthy adults aged 65 and older. The goal was to see if faster exercises help people take better sideways steps to catch themselves from falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Power training (fast hip resistance exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to simple exercise programs that help older adults prevent falls and stay independent.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 97 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results need to be confirmed in larger trials.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Maryland Health Care System
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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