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Can a digital coach keep older adults on their feet?

NCT ID NCT07824141

Prevention Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Falls are a leading cause of injury and lost independence in older adults, and exercise programs can help. This study tests whether a digital fall prevention program, delivered through a web platform with remote monitoring by a clinician, is practical and acceptable for adults aged 65 to 85 who are at low to moderate risk of falling. Researchers will track how many participants complete the eight-week program and how well they stick with the exercises, while also measuring leg strength and walking speed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A digital fall prevention program of exercises and education delivered through a web platform, with a clinician monitoring progress remotely
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based way for older adults to build strength and balance and lower their risk of falls.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so it cannot prove the program prevents falls. Many participants may struggle to stick with the exercises, and the results may not apply to older adults with more serious health problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 65-85 years * Community-dwelling individuals classified as low to moderate fall risk based on standardized assessments, (i.e., the Stay Independent Screener) * Ability to ambulate independently or with a single-point cane * Willingness to participate in an 8-week intervention with remote monitoring * Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connectivity * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia that would affect adherence or ability to provide consent * Neurological or vestibular disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, history of stroke with residual balance impairment) * Severe comorbidities that significantly impact mobility and function (e.g., recent orthopedic surgery, unstable cardiac conditions) * Significant visual or hearing impairments that prevent engagement with digital health interventions * Non-ambulatory or requiring assistance of another person for mobility

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Conditions

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Frailty

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Old age; debility

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Locations

  • Executive Park

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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