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Balance exercises may cut fall risk for seniors post-COVID

NCT ID NCT07002736

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether balance training can improve stability and reduce falls in older adults who recovered from COVID-19. Sixty-five people aged 60 and older took part, doing either balance exercises on a special machine plus traditional moves, or traditional exercises alone. The goal was to see if training helps with walking, balance, and quality of life after the virus.

What this could mean

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Active substance
balance training program (Biodex Balance System plus traditional exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help older adults regain balance and prevent falls after COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. Balance training may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

65 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * were being older adults (aged ≥60 years), recovered from infection during the last 6 month, Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals were excluded if they have medical history of musculoskeletal trauma or surgery, systemic disease that could affect standing or walking, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that preclude the ability to comprehend the instructions during conduction of the study protocol.

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Conditions

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COVID-19

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Community-dwelling older adults

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BMC

    Jeddah, 32143, Saudi Arabia

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