Blindfold balance boot camp for seniors: a new way to prevent falls?
NCT ID NCT07554118
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether practicing balance on a moving platform while blindfolded can help adults over 65 rely more on their body's internal sense of position (somatosensory input) rather than vision. Thirty participants will train for two weeks, with half wearing blindfolds during exercises. Researchers will measure improvements in balance during walking and standing tasks.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
dynamic balance training on a stabilometer with restricted vision
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug balance exercises to help older adults reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is short (2 weeks) and may not produce lasting improvements.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.