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Thinking while moving: new study tests Dual-Task exercise to prevent falls in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT07427225

Symptom relief Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two exercise programs for older adults living in nursing homes who are afraid of falling. One group does standard strength and balance exercises, while the other does the same exercises but with added mental tasks like memory recall. The goal is to see if the dual-task approach better reduces fear of falling and actual fall risk. Fifty-four participants aged 65 and older will be followed for 12 weeks.

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Active substance
exercise program with cognitive tasks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older adults feel more confident and reduce falls.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard exercise may be small or none.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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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: * Aged 65 years or older. * Resident in the institution (nursing home) for at least 6 months. * Autonomous ambulation capacity (independent walking ability, with or without walking aids like canes or walkers). * Medical clearance/approval to participate in physical exercise. * Ability to understand verbal instructions and communicate. * Absence of severe cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of the tasks. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic conditions (e.g., severe heart failure, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction in the last month). * Severe musculoskeletal, visual, or auditory impairments that preclude participation in the exercise program. * Diagnosis of severe dementia or other neurological conditions that prevent following the protocol instructions. * Absence from more than 5 consecutive sessions or attendance of less than 75% of the total sessions.

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Fear of falling

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Locations

  • Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alcobaça

    Alcobaça, Leiria District, 2460-009, Portugal

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