Could a simple exercise program ease fear of falling in older adults?
NCT ID NCT06577740
First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether Otago exercises, a program of strength and balance moves, can reduce kinesiophobia, the fear of movement or re-injury, in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will do the exercises in a group and also with dual-task training, which combines physical moves with mental tasks. The study measures changes in balance, depression, cognitive function, and mobility. The goal is to see if this exercise approach can improve both physical and psychological well-being in older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Otago exercises, a program of strength and balance exercises, delivered in group and dual-task formats
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program that helps older adults overcome fear of movement, improving balance and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises require regular participation, and some older adults may find them challenging.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 to 95 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 65 and over * Participants who can read and write in Turkish * Participants who scored 38 or higher on the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale * Participants who received 24 points or more from the Mini Mental State Test * Participating in the study voluntarily * Individuals who do not have any disability such as vision, hearing, limb loss, etc. * Participants who can walk independently Exclusion Criteria: * Medication status that increases the risk of falls (determined based on information from nursing home nurses and physiotherapists). * Individuals who are bedridden or wheelchair bound * Individuals with diagnosed mental or psychological problems (The individual's inability to perceive the scales to be applied) * Individuals with diagnosed serious neurological or orthopedic problems * Individuals with diagnosed serious pulmonary or cardiac disease * Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes * Those with a history of syncope or vertigo attacks in the last 4 weeks
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amine Ataç
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)