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Rising from a fall: a new skill to save seniors?

NCT ID NCT07741513

Prevention Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether balance workshops can help older adults learn to get up from the floor after a fall. Many seniors who fall cannot get up on their own, which can lead to serious complications. The program includes exercises to improve balance, strength, and coordination, plus education on fall prevention. Researchers will see if the program is feasible and acceptable to both participants and physical therapists.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Balance workshops including exercises and education on getting up from the floor
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could become a standard part of fall-prevention classes, helping older adults regain confidence and independence after a fall.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to all older adults, and the training might not reduce falls or injuries in the long run.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * People over the age of 65 * Able to walk 100 m independently, with or without a walking aid (1 cane or 1 crutch) * Individuals who have fallen at least once in the past 12 months * Individuals who feel unsteady while standing or walking * Individuals who express a fear of falling * Individuals enrolled in the social security system or a similar program * Individuals who have been informed and have given their written consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Individuals who walk with two canes or a walker, or who are unable to walk * Medical contraindications to physical activity (cardiac conditions, acute illness, uncompensated vestibular disorder). * Major cognitive impairment or dementia preventing active participation. * Individuals with other contraindications, at the investigator's discretion * Recent orthopedic surgery (\<3 months). * Major uncompensated sensory impairment

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Balance control in elderly Fall prevention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Association KPAURA RHONE

    Valence, 26000, France

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