Simple neck and eye workouts may cut fall risk in seniors
NCT ID NCT07167979
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining neck strengthening with eye movement exercises can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 65 to 85. Forty participants will do supervised exercises twice a week for 30 minutes. Researchers will measure changes in neck movement, balance, and fear of falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- neck strengthening and eye movement training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help older adults improve balance and reduce their risk of falling.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no control group comparison yet. The exercises may not translate to fewer falls in real life.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oculomotor training device
Kaohsiung City, Sanmin District, 807, Taiwan
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