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Could walking backwards help seniors avoid falls?

NCT ID NCT07463924

Symptom relief Sponsor: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether walking forward, backward, or sideways could improve balance, reduce fear of falling, and strengthen leg muscles in people aged 65 and older. 41 seniors took part, each doing 18 minutes of walking exercises in addition to their usual physiotherapy. The goal was to see if these simple exercises could help older adults stay independent and avoid dangerous falls.

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Active substance
walking exercises (forward, backward, sideways)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple walking exercises that help older adults stay steady on their feet and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly people. The exercises were added to standard care, so benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

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: * Being 65 years of age or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being able to speak and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Having any serious neurological, orthopedic, rheumatological, and cardiopulmonary diseases that could cause balance problems.

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Elderly

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University

    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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