Head exercises may cut falls in Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT03799991
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether vestibular therapy—a set of head-movement exercises done with a physical therapist—can reduce falls in people with Alzheimer's disease who also have inner-ear balance problems. About 100 participants aged 60 and older will receive either the therapy or standard strength exercises for 8 weeks. Researchers will track falls over a year to see if the therapy makes a difference.
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Active substance
vestibular physical therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and reduce falls in people with Alzheimer's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a first-of-its-kind study in Alzheimer's, so it's unclear if the therapy will work for this group. The results may not apply to all patients with Alzheimer's.
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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