Accidental FallsNCT07775183
The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls
A study testing Light- Targeted Balance Training and Standard Balance Training in people with Accidental Falls and Balance Impairment, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls are limited. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 95 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- What is being tested?
- Light- Targeted Balance Training and Standard Balance Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 31 Jul 2026to 30 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 95 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- History of at least one fall within the past 12 months
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent by signing the informed consent form
Who cannot join
- Acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain
- History of lower extremity surgery within the past 6 months
- Advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia)
- Severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment
- Medical conditions that contraindicate exercise due to severe cardiovascular disease
- Advanced systemic diseases that severely affect balance
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Uskudar University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34000
Shirin Khezritomatari, Master student, +905342494709, Shirin.khezry8401@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls are limited.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls. In addition, the study aims to investigate whether this training method provides additional benefits compared with traditional balance training. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs aimed at preventing falls.
Read the detailed description
Inclusion Criteria
- Having experienced at least one fall within the previous 12 months.
- Being 18 years of age or older.
- Being able to walk independently or with the assistance of a walking aid.
- Being able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions.
- Providing voluntary consent to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of an acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain.
- Having undergone lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Having advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia).
- Having severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment.
- Having a cardiovascular condition that contraindicates exercise.
- Having advanced systemic diseases that significantly impair balance.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- Being tested
- Light- Targeted Balance Training, Standard Balance Training
- Keywords
- balance training, rehabilitation, functional performance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Light- Targeted Balance TrainingBehavioural
Exercises aimed at improving coordination, balance, and functional performance using visual and auditory cues.
Standard Balance TrainingBehavioural
Conventional balance training exercises.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive light-targeted balance training in addition to the standard program. Receives: Behavioral: Light- Targeted Balance Training |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will receive standard balance exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Standard Balance Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale)
Balance performance is assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The scale consists of 14 functional tasks scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, where higher scores indicate better balance and lower fall risk.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Secondary outcomes (6)
Change in Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test - TUG)
Dynamic balance and mobility are assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The time (in seconds) taken to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down is recorded. Shorter completion times indicate better mobility.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Dynamic Balance (Y-Balance Test)
Dynamic postural control is evaluated using the Y-Balance Test (YBT) in anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral reach directions for both lower extremities. Reach distance is normalized to limb length ((reach distance / limb length) x 100) and composite scores are calculated.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Lower Body Strength (30-Second Chair Stand Test)
Lower extremity functional muscle strength is measured using the 30-Second Chair Stand Test. The total number of full stands completed from a seated position in 30 seconds is recorded. A higher number of repetitions indicates greater lower body strength.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Gait Speed (10-Meter Walk Test - 10MWT)
Walking speed is assessed using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). Participants walk a 10-meter course at their comfortable and/or fast walking pace, and the time taken (in seconds) to traverse the intermediate 6 meters is recorded to calculate gait speed (m/s).
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Fear of Falling (Falls Efficacy Scale-International - FES-I)
Fear of falling is evaluated using the 16-item Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all concerned) to 4 (very concerned). Total score ranges from 16 to 64, with higher scores reflecting greater fear of falling.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Balance Confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale - ABC)
Balance confidence is measured using the 16-item Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale. Participants rate their confidence in performing specific activities without losing balance on a scale from 0% to 100%. The overall score is the mean percentage across all items.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2026
- Study start31 Jul 2026
- Primary completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accidental FallsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07775183
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 61351342/020-2288
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 31 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07775183
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 61351342/020-2288
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- Keywords
- balance training, rehabilitation, functional performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls are limited.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls. In addition, the study aims to investigate whether this training method provides additional benefits compared with traditional balance training. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs aimed at preventing falls.
Detailed description
Inclusion Criteria
- Having experienced at least one fall within the previous 12 months.
- Being 18 years of age or older.
- Being able to walk independently or with the assistance of a walking aid.
- Being able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions.
- Providing voluntary consent to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of an acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain.
- Having undergone lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Having advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia).
- Having severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment.
- Having a cardiovascular condition that contraindicates exercise.
- Having advanced systemic diseases that significantly impair balance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Light- Targeted Balance TrainingParticipants in this group will receive light-targeted balance training in addition to the standard program. |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Standard Balance TrainingParticipants in this group will receive standard balance exercises. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of at least one fall within the past 12 months
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent by signing the informed consent form
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain
- History of lower extremity surgery within the past 6 months
- Advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia)
- Severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment
- Medical conditions that contraindicate exercise due to severe cardiovascular disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Light- Targeted Balance TrainingExercises aimed at improving coordination, balance, and functional performance using visual and auditory cues. | Behavioural | Experimental Group |
| Standard Balance TrainingConventional balance training exercises. | Behavioural | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Balance performance is assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The scale consists of 14 functional tasks scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, where higher scores indicate better balance and lower fall risk.
6 secondary outcomes
Change in Functional Mobility (Timed Up and Go Test - TUG)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Dynamic Balance (Y-Balance Test)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Lower Body Strength (30-Second Chair Stand Test)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Gait Speed (10-Meter Walk Test - 10MWT)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Fear of Falling (Falls Efficacy Scale-International - FES-I)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Change in Balance Confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale - ABC)
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Light- Targeted Balance Training and Standard Balance Training in people with Accidental Falls and Balance Impairment, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Shirin Khezritomatari (+905342494709, shirin.khezry8401@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale) (time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Aug 2026.