App vs. In-Person: which fall prevention program works best for seniors?

NCT ID NCT07433153

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Binghamton University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two ways to deliver the Otago Exercise Program, a proven set of balance and strength exercises that reduce falls in older adults. One group uses a smartphone app at home, the other attends community-based classes. Researchers will compare how well each approach improves walking speed and reduces fall risk in 30 adults aged 55 and older.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Otago Exercise Program (balance and strength exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a smartphone-based exercise program is as effective as in-person classes for preventing falls in older adults, making fall prevention more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The smartphone app may have technical issues or low adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FALL FRAIL ELDERLY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Binghamton University
RECRUITING

Binghamton, New York, 13902, United States

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