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Fall Prevention clinical trials and research

• 12Clinical trials
• 15NIH research projects
• 6Countries

Newest Fall Prevention clinical trials

All recruiting trials (12)

• The Balance and Foot Health Program for Older Adults

  A study tests whether adding foot-health workshops to balance training helps improve mobility for residents 65 and older in nursing homes who are at risk of falling.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux · Allègre and 19 other locations · NCT07758764

• Falls risk in adults over 65: does asymmetry in legs matter for balance and safety

  This study tests whether differences between the two legs in strength or function help predict falls in adults 65 and older who move independently.

  Recruiting I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio · Milan, Milan · NCT07742397

• Balance workshops to learn getting up from the floor for older adults living at home

  This pilot study tests a balance training program that includes a module on getting up from the floor for people over 65 who live at home and have fallen or feel unsteady.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux · Valence · NCT07741513

• Community-based muscle power training versus traditional strength training for older adults with and without past falls

  This will test whether a community-based muscle power exercise program helps adults aged 65–85 who have or haven't fallen improve balance and reduce fall risk.

  Recruiting University of Maia · Maia, Porto District · NCT07369440

• Methods to reproduce stumbles and slips during walking

  This project tests three ways to create unexpected slips and stumbles during walking to compare responses in people who use a unilateral lower‑limb prosthesis and able‑bodied adults.

  Recruiting Össur Iceland ehf · Reykjavik and 1 other locations · NCT07175714

• Task-specific balance training to reduce falls in older adults

  This study will test whether a new task-specific balance training helps community-dwelling older adults at risk of falling avoid slips, trips, and reduce real-life falls.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, Illinois · NCT07094659

• Steady Stride fall-prevention program versus usual primary care

  This study will see if the Steady Stride physiatry-based program helps people 65 and older who had at least two falls in the past six months reduce future falls compared with usual primary care.

  Recruiting Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT07092176

• Adapted Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP) for adults with physical disabilities

  This pilot tests whether an adapted Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP) can reduce falls and improve home safety for community-dwelling adults aged 45–64 with long-term physical disabilities.

  Recruiting Washington University School of Medicine · St Louis, Missouri · NCT07033897

• Foot-health program with minimalist shoes to help reduce falls in older nursing-home residents

  This program will try whether 12 foot-health workshops plus free minimalist shoes can improve mobility and fall risk factors in people over 65 living in nursing homes.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux · Beaux and 4 other locations · NCT06996444

• Perturbation-based treadmill training to prevent falls in older adults

  This study is testing a special treadmill training program to see if it can help older adults at high risk of falling stay safe and avoid serious falls.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of Oldenburg · Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg and 2 other locations · NCT06652828

• Advanced Practice Nurses helping prevent falls in older adults

  This study is testing if a fall prevention program run by Advanced Practice Nurses can help older adults aged 80 and up avoid falls better than regular care.

  Recruiting Nantes University Hospital · Nantes, Loire-Atlantique · NCT06617806

• Using smart hearing aids to assess and reduce fall risk while improving speech clarity

  This study is testing smart hearing aids that can help older adults not only hear better but also see if they can reduce the risk of falls by tracking their movements and activities.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05365646

NIH-funded research (15)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Smartphone coaching to prevent falls after stroke and train researchers

  A smartphone-based coaching tool is being developed to help stroke survivors move more safely and reduce fall risk, with training opportunities for students at a major technical university.

  NIH research Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, United States · NIH-11423605

• STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities

  A plan to test a step-by-step fall-prevention program in eight assisted living facilities to see if it reduces falls, how well it works in real settings, and whether it makes economic sense.

  NIH research National Opinion Research Center · Chicago, United States · NIH-11422027

• Using a Conversational AI to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls at Home

  A small, practical project uses a chat-based AI coach to help people 65 and older follow proven steps to prevent falls, including those with mild cognitive impairment.

  NIH research Friendi.fi Corporation · Millbrae, United States · NIH-11418945

• Modular Balance Walkway to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

  A team is building a modular, clinic-friendly walkway that simulates real-world slipping and tripping to help older adults stay steady and safe.

  NIH research Nextstep Robotics, LLC · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11407994

• Targets for fall-prevention rehab in people living with Parkinson’s

  A study to help people with Parkinson’s reduce falls by improving physical therapy that focuses on balance and stepping in daily life.

  NIH research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · Scottsdale, United States · NIH-11384092

• AI conversational coach to deliver STEADI fall-prevention for older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment

  An easy-to-use virtual coach will guide older adults, including those with mild memory problems, through the CDC's STEADI fall-prevention steps to help reduce falls and keep people safer at home.

  NIH research Friendi.fi Corporation · Millbrae, United States · NIH-11370764

• Reducing routine bed and chair alarms in hospitals

  This project tries to safely stop routine use of bed and chair alarms for hospital patients and replace them with better ways to prevent falls.

  NIH research University of Florida · Gainesville, United States · NIH-11178625

• Improving fall prevention for people with Parkinson's

  This project aims to find which balance and stepping skills physical therapy should focus on to help people with Parkinson's fall less.

  NIH research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · Scottsdale, United States · NIH-11178377

• Support for Depression and Fall Prevention in Homebound Seniors

  This project offers a new way to help low-income homebound seniors manage depression and prevent falls using support from trained coaches over the phone.

  NIH research University of Texas at Austin · Austin, United States · NIH-11061383

• Using telehealth to prevent falls in older adults visiting the emergency department

  This study is testing a new way to help older adults avoid falls by using telehealth, so they can get advice from pharmacists and physical therapists right from home, especially if they live in smaller towns where these services are hard to find.

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-11035757

• Using augmented reality to help seniors prevent falls

  This study is testing a fun mobile app that uses augmented reality to help older adults keep track of their movements and improve their exercise routines, making it easier for them to stay strong and balanced to prevent falls.

  NIH research Kinima, INC. · Stamford, United States · NIH-10920581

• Removing fall prevention alarms in hospitals

  This study is looking at whether fall prevention alarms in hospitals really help keep patients safe or if they might actually cause more problems, and it’s for patients who want to know how changes in hospital practices could improve their care and comfort.

  NIH research University of Florida · Gainesville, United States · NIH-10906852

• Improving fall prevention for older Deaf adults using ASL

  This study is looking to help older adults who are Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, or Hard of Hearing stay safe and independent by creating fall prevention programs that fit their specific needs and experiences.

  NIH research Gallaudet University · Washington, United States · NIH-10875223

• Finding ways to prevent falls in people with Parkinson’s disease

  This study is looking to improve physical therapy for people with Parkinson's disease by figuring out the best ways to help them balance better and prevent falls, so they can feel safer and more confident in their daily activities.

  NIH research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · Tempe, United States · NIH-10863760

• Evaluating a program to prevent falls in older adults

  This study is looking at whether adding special exercises to the Walk with Ease program can help older adults who are at risk of falling stay safer and reduce their chances of falling.

  NIH research Iowa State University · Ames, United States · NIH-10827479

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Quick answers

How many Fall Prevention clinical trials are recruiting right now?

12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (4 trials), France (4 trials), Portugal (1 trial), Iceland (1 trial), Italy (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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