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New walking test could help prevent falls in seniors

NCT ID NCT07180030

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a figure-of-eight backward walking test can reliably measure balance and fall risk in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will test 87 participants twice over two days to see if the test gives consistent results. No treatment is given—the goal is to improve how doctors assess balance in older adults.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, reliable test to spot balance problems and fall risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment. The test may not prove better than existing methods, and results may not apply to all elderly people.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 87 people

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

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

It is planned to include elderly individuals over 65 years of age residing in the Kahramanmaraş city center in the scope of the research, and healthy elderly individuals over 65 years of age (n=87) who can be reached by random sampling method will be included in the research.

Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy elderly individuals over 65 years of age. * Elderly individuals who have fluent in Turkish and able to communicate. * Elderly individuals who have no cognitive impairment. Exclusion Criteria: * Elderly individuals who have any neurological problems (Parkinson's, hemiplegia, etc.) * Elderly individuals who have any orthopedic problems (fractures, etc., in the last year) * Elderly individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m2 * Elderly individuals who havevision problems * Elderly individuals who have had any lower extremity surgery in the last year * Elderly individuals who use any mobility aids * Elderly individuals who refuse to participate in the study.

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Backward walking Balance Dynamic balance Elderly (people aged 65 or more)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    RECRUITING

    Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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