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Slip and trip training aims to teach the brain to prevent falls

NCT ID NCT04205279

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three different devices that cause controlled slips and trips to train the body's reactive balance. Healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and stroke survivors will undergo repeated perturbation training to improve stability and limb support. The goal is to reduce the risk of real-life falls by teaching the nervous system better fall-prevention strategies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Reactive balance training using perturbation devices
What this could lead to
If successful, this training method could reduce fall risk in older adults and people with stroke, improving safety and independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The training involves induced falls, which could cause injury despite safety measures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY AGING HEALTHY YOUNG STROKE

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Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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