Simple step training could keep seniors on their feet after a trip
NCT ID NCT05734443
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a simple step training program helps older adults recover balance after tripping. Thirty participants aged 65-80 either did step training, treadmill training, or no training for three weeks. Three weeks later, they were tripped in the lab to see if they could recover without falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- step training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple, equipment-free training program to help older adults prevent falls after tripping.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is tested in a lab, not real life, and may not prevent falls outside the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States
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