Steady steps: exercise program aims to keep seniors on their feet
NCT ID NCT07257315
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested the Otago Exercise Program, a set of strength and balance exercises, in 40 adults aged 65 and older. Half did the exercises in supervised group sessions, while the other half did them at home on their own. The goal was to see if either approach improves mobility and reduces fall risk. The results could help design better fall-prevention programs for older adults.
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 (strength, balance, and functional exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple, supervised exercise program helps older adults stay steady on their feet and avoid falls.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require ongoing commitment, and benefits may fade without continued practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 65 years or older. * Community-dwelling individuals able to ambulate independently (with or without assistive devices). * Ability to understand instructions and follow the exercise program. * Able to attend assessment sessions at baseline and post-intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment that limits ability to follow instructions. * Medical conditions contraindicating exercise (e.g., unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension). * Recent lower-limb fracture or surgery within the last 6 months. * Neurological conditions significantly affecting gait or balance (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, recent stroke). * Participation in another structured exercise or fall-prevention program during the study period.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health centre "La palomera"
León, Castille and León, 24007, Spain
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