Seated foot workouts may keep seniors on their feet
NCT ID NCT07522827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a seated foot and ankle exercise program can improve balance, foot posture, and reduce falls in people aged 65 and older. Fifty participants did the exercises at home while seated to stay safe. The goal was to see if these simple moves could help older adults stay steady and avoid injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foot and ankle proprioceptive exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple seated exercise program could help older adults improve balance and reduce fall risk without special equipment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all seniors. The exercises are very specific and may not prevent falls in real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 65 years and older * A score of 24 or higher on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) * Ability to read and write in Turkish * Voluntary participation in the study with signed informed consent * Ability to stand independently and take at least two steps without assistance * Ability to walk independently in the community without the use of lower extremity orthoses or Exclusion Criteria: * Uncorrected visual impairments that cannot be resolved with glasses * Uncorrected hearing loss despite the use of hearing aids * A score of 23 or below on the Mini-Mental State Examination * Any surgical procedure affecting balance within the last 6 months * Presence of deformities in the lumbar spine, hip, or knee joints * Lower extremity amputation * Malignancy involving the lower extremities * Diagnosis of moderate to severe congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, or cerebrovascular disease * Any medical contraindications to exercise * Inability to establish cooperation with the participant
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara University, Haymana Vocational School
Ankara, Haymana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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