Clinical trials: Falling, active
Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Multicomponent Exercise and Pain Science Education for Fall Prevention in Older Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (MovePainFall)
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is common in older adults and is associated with reduced mobility, loss of function, poorer quality of life, fear of movement, fear of falling and a higher risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Accidental Falls, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- MovePainFall (NCT07889024)
- Testing
- MovePainFall multicomponent exercise programme, Pain science and fall-prevention education
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
High Risk of Falling
Backward Walking Rehabilitation to Prevent Falls in High-risk Adults Aged 75 Years and Older
Falls are a major health problem for people aged 75 or older. Backward walking may strengthen the muscles of the legs, improve posture and balance, and make walking more stable, which could help prevent new falls and improve…
- Trial name
- PCRetro (NCT07650097)
- Testing
- Walking backwards, Usual walking
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment
The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls
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…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07775183
- Testing
- Light- Targeted Balance Training, Standard Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Balance Disorders, Aging
Effects of Three Different Exercise Programs on Dynamic Balance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises, an amplitude-based exercise program derived from LSVT BIG principles, and their combination on dynamic balance in community-dwelling healthy older adults…
- Conditions
- Balance Disorders, Aging, Risk of Falling in the Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07525453
- Testing
- Core Stabilization Exercises, Amplitude-Based Exercise (LSVT BIG), Combined Core and Amplitude-Based Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Concerns About Falling, Falls
Educational Interventions to Reduce Concerns About Falling, Falls and Associated Outcomes Among Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an active educational intervention (using interactive and active methods of teaching) works better than the traditional lecture teaching to reduce concerns of falling, falls and…
- Conditions
- Concerns About Falling, Falls, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07515053
- Testing
- Interactive Fall Prevention Education, Printed Educational Materials
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Chronic Insomnia Characterized, Difficulty Falling Asleep
Dual-track Residential Exercise With AI and Monitoring for Sleep
As societies rapidly transition toward aging demographics, sleep issues among community-dwelling older adults have emerged as a critical concern affecting healthy aging and independent living.
- Conditions
- Chronic Insomnia Characterized, Difficulty Falling Asleep, Difficulty Maintaining Sleep, Healthy Aging and Independent Living
- Trial name
- DREAMS (NCT07513584)
- Testing
- Fit Mirror-Guided Home-Based Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Sun Yat-sen University
Fear of Falling
Dual-Task vs. Multicomponent Exercise in Institutionalized Seniors
The aging global population faces a major public health challenge regarding the growing number of older adults in long-term care facilities.
- Trial name
- DT-Fall (NCT07427225)
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Dual-Task Exercise Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Hypertension, Fall Risk
Short-Term Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs on Postural Balance and Fall Risk
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the short-term effects of three commonly prescribed antihypertensive drug classes (beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers) on postural balance and fall risk in…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Fall Risk, Postural Balance, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07099677
- Testing
- Beta Blocker, ACE inhibitor, Calcium channel blocker
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Pelvic-Restricted vs. Pelvic-Free Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of pelvic-free versus pelvic-restricted robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on gait pattern, balance, and fear of falling in stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07365384
- Testing
- RoboGait® Pelvic-Free Mode, RoboGait® Pelvic-Restricted Mode, Conventional Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Meltem Gunes Akinci
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
Wearable Airbag Technology to Mitigate Falls in Individuals With High Fall Risk
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a smart airbag system that detects and mitigates fall-related impact in individuals with high fall risk.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05076565
- Testing
- Airbag Belt Fall Protection System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group.
- Conditions
- Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults, Postural Stability, Brain Connectivity
- Trial name
- NCT06573658
- Testing
- Perturbation-based balance training (PBT), Walking exercise (control)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy
Primary objectives WP1: Evaluate the prevalence of FOF in the study population and how this varies over time. Evaluate whether there are relationships between the variables investigated (clinical, motor, cognitive, psychological)…
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Muscular Dystrophies, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07129954
- Testing
- Motor rehabilitation, Motor Rehabilitation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Postural Balance, Fall Risk
Additional Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation With Otago Exercises on Fall Risk in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Diabetes Mellitus is considered as one of the most prevalent issues among global population and 50% of all the diabetic patients particularly diabetes type II develop peripheral neuropathy.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Fall Risk, Diabetes (DM), Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07122726
- Testing
- Otago and PNF exercise, Otago Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Older Adults, Balance, Dance
Dance and Blood Flow Restriction as Balance Training for Older Women
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality among older adults (aged 65+) in Canada. Falls result from postural instability following age-related declines in muscle strength which begin in the 5th decade…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Balance, Dance, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Telehealth
- Trial name
- NCT07011784
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction in combination with dance classes, Dance classes alone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control
The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals
The goal of this study [type of study: clinical trial] is to was planned to investigate the effect of motor imagery training given to geriatric individuals with action observation on their balance performance and to compare these…
- Conditions
- Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control, Postural Balance, Virtual Reality Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06056180
- Testing
- Balance Training, Motor İmagery Training, Action Observation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Risk of Falling, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Risk of Falling and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Background and Rationale Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a key intervention for patients with chronic heart disease or recent acute cardiovascular events.
- Conditions
- Risk of Falling, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- CARDIO-BALANCE (NCT06908759)
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele Roma
Geriatrics Balance Disturbance With High Risk Falling, Osteoporosis, Vestibular Age Related Changes, Female Post-menopausal Based on History
Monitoring Combined Effect of Balance and Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Populations
The purpose of training is to evoke improvements in reactive balance, then the training program may be associated with all postural control systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cognitive system, as well as the…
- Trial name
- NCT06835413
- Testing
- 1-Balance Exercises A- Standing with a decreased base B- Graded reaching in standing C- Stepping in different directions D- Walking practice 2-Strength and Balance Exercises A- Sit-to-stand B- Heel r
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Fear of Falling, Balance Changes
Floor-hugging Intervention: Managing Fear of Falling Through Floor Exposure and Developing After-fall Contingency
Fear of falling is a major public health problem and is characterized by a lack of confidence in one's ability to maintain balance and prevent falls.
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Balance Changes, Healthy
- Trial name
- Floor-HI (NCT06815809)
- Testing
- Floor-HI (intervention combines floor exposure with floor rise strategies)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karlstad University
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Older Adults At Risk of Falling
Blood Flow Restriction and Functionality in Older Adults
Resistance training is beneficial for stimulating muscle and bone growth and is uniquely important for older adults to avoid frailty and to maintain bone density.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Older Adults At Risk of Falling, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Blood Flow Restriction and Low-Intensity Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT06724393
- Testing
- Blood flow restrictions in combination with low-intensity resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Health Data from Well on My Legs Program
The percentage of people aged over 80 will double in 25 years, reaching 10% of the population. This means that care practices for older adults will have to be adapted.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Fear
- Trial name
- DS-BSSJ (NCT06659484)
- Testing
- Assessment, Multicomponent exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon