Step training shows promise for Parkinson's fall prevention

NCT ID NCT07399613

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a special balance training called protective step training can help people with Parkinson's disease react better to trips or pushes. Twelve participants completed the training, which involved standing and walking while being gently disturbed to test their balance. The goal was to see if this training could improve their walking and reduce fall risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Glencroft Senior Living: Retirement Community in Arizona

    Glendale, Arizona, 85302, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

protective step training (perturbation training)

What this could lead to

If effective, this training could help reduce fall risk and improve walking balance in people with Parkinson's disease.

What could go wrong

This was a very small, early study with only 12 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The training may not prevent falls in real-world settings.

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.