Study links fitness to balance in seniors
NCT ID NCT07429877
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 153 older adults (65+) to see if physical fitness is related to balance. Participants did simple fitness tests like walking and standing up from a chair, and balance tests like standing on one leg. The results showed that better fitness was linked to better balance during movement, but not when standing still. These findings may help experts understand balance problems and prevent falls in older people.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, these findings could help health professionals design better fall-prevention programs for older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small observational study, not a clinical trial. It only shows links, not cause and effect, and may not apply to all older adults.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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153 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic. Participants were ambulatory, able to follow instructions, and provided written informed consent. Individuals with conditions that could significantly affect balance performance were excluded.
- Ages
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65 to 84 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 65 years and older. * Community-dwelling older adults. * Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device. * Able to understand and follow verbal instructions. * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases. * Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment. * Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. * Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation. * Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, 4400, Turkey (Türkiye)