Water vests tested as a new way to improve balance in elderly women
NCT ID NCT06705946
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether wearing a water-filled vest during exercise can improve balance and walking in women over 65. Twenty-four healthy women did stability training twice a week for 12 weeks, either with a water vest or a regular weight vest. Researchers measured changes in walking patterns and balance using motion capture and balance tests.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- aqua vest (water-filled vest) and weight vest
- What this could lead to
- If effective, water vest training could offer a simple, low-impact exercise to help elderly women maintain balance and walking ability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all elderly women, and the benefits may be modest.
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Locations
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University of Foreign Studies of Busan
Busan, Geumjeong-gu, 46234, South Korea