Group exercise may keep seniors steady on their feet
NCT ID NCT07257315
First seen Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether doing the Otago Exercise Program in a supervised group setting improves balance and mobility more than doing the same exercises at home. Forty adults aged 65 and older participated. The goal is to find better ways to prevent falls in older adults.
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Locations
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Health centre "La palomera"
León, Castille and León, 24007, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
Otago Exercise Program (strength, balance, and functional exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a supervised group program is more effective than home-based exercise for preventing falls in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are low-risk, but individual results may vary.
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