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The hidden danger in your legs: could asymmetry predict falls?

NCT ID NCT07742397

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether differences in strength, flexibility, or function between the two legs are linked to a higher risk of falls in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will assess balance, mobility, and reaction time in 90 participants to see if these asymmetries can serve as early warning signs. The goal is to identify simple indicators that could help design better fall-prevention strategies and reduce injuries in older adults.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify simple physical tests that help predict fall risk in older adults, leading to better prevention programs and improved quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a relatively small number of participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, so it will not directly prevent falls.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 90 people

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

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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

Men and women between the ages of 65 yr, able to walk without assistance, lived independently, and had no major cardiovascular, muscular, skeletal or neurological conditions participated in the study.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, of any ethnicity. * Age ≥ 65 years. * Cognitively intact. * Independent ambulation. * Signed and accepted informed consent to participate in all procedures required for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgical treatments for orthopedic conditions performed within the six months prior to study inclusion. * Severe cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal disorders that may influence the assessment outcomes. * Comorbidities associated with increased fall risk, such as Parkinson's disease or stroke. * Body Mass Index ≥ 30.0. * Use of medications that affect motor coordination, balance, or bone and muscle metabolism. * Active oncological disease.

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Aging Asymmetry Fall prevention Fall risk factors

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Milan, Italy

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