Balance training gets seniors cycling again
NCT ID NCT07195526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an 11-week program to help seniors who had stopped cycling regain their balance and confidence on a bicycle. The program included training on an exercise bike, a balance simulator, and real road practice. 23 seniors participated, and the study measured their self-reported cycling ability and confidence in different traffic conditions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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23 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Persons that stopped cycling at least six months ago and want to get back on their bicycle. Exclusion Criteria: * Balance-relevant sensory disorders (peripheral neuropathy, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, …)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Social Sciences Research labs and Radboud University Sports Center
Nijmegen, 6500 HE, Netherlands
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