Stronger muscles, steadier steps: new exercise combo may cut fall risk in seniors
NCT ID NCT07380282
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding strength training to the proven Otago Exercise Program can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 60 and older. Twenty-eight participants completed an 8-week program of either Otago exercises alone or Otago plus progressive strength training. Researchers measured actual balance and confidence in avoiding falls to see if the combined approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Otago Exercise Program plus strength training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple, effective exercise program to help older adults prevent falls and stay independent.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require ongoing commitment and may not work for all individuals.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Dec 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.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged 60 years and above. * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher (sufficient cognitive ability to participate). * Individuals able to ambulate independently or with minimal assistance (e.g., cane). * Those who have not participated in a structured balance or strengthening program in the past 3 months. * Participants able to provide informed consent and adhere to the intervention protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions limiting mobility (e.g., advanced arthritis, stroke with significant residual deficits). * Sensory disabilities affecting vision, hearing, or vestibular function. * Structural defects in extremities. * Fracture in the past year. * Unstable systemic pathology, recent surgery, or cancer diagnosis/treatment within the past 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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