Can adding body-awareness exercises to a proven fall-prevention program keep seniors steadier on their feet?
NCT ID NCT07689903
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding proprioceptive exercises—movements that improve your sense of body position—to the standard Otago Exercise Program can better reduce falls and improve balance, strength, and reaction time in adults aged 65 and older with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Participants will be assigned to either the standard Otago program or a combined program and will be assessed over six weeks. The goal is to find a more effective exercise plan to help older adults stay active and independent.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Otago Exercise Programme plus proprioceptive exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combined exercise program could offer a more effective way to prevent falls and improve physical function in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 54 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The exercises require consistent participation and may not be suitable for those with certain health conditions.
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Conditions
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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