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Simple step training could keep seniors on their feet after a trip

NCT ID NCT05734443

Prevention Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a simple step training program helps older adults recover balance after tripping. Thirty participants aged 65-80 either did step training, treadmill training, or no training for three weeks. Three weeks later, they were tripped in the lab to see if they could recover without falling.

What this could mean

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Active substance
step training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a simple, equipment-free training program to help older adults prevent falls after tripping.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is tested in a lab, not real life, and may not prevent falls outside the study.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 65-80 years old * willing to use wearable sensors for 2-3 weeks (for a separate study) * no lower limb amputation * not weigh over 250 pounds * pass a telephone interview related to cognitive status Exclusion Criteria: * participants must pass a health screening involving a questionnaire that will be reviewed by a health care specialist. * participants must not have clinical osteoporosis as indicated by a bone mineral density of the lumbar vertebra and proximal femur of t\<-2.0 as obtained from dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), or a DEXA scan completed within the last year.

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Accidental fall

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States

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