Balance training for older adults to prevent falls

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of self-initiated perturbation-based balance training (SePBT) compared to conventional balance training in older adults. Participants aged 60 and above will be randomly assigned to either the SePBT group or the control group. Both groups will undergo two 30-minute training sessions over two weeks, with assessments of postural stability and fall incidents conducted before, immediately after, and four months post-training. The study aims to identify significant changes in balance and stability that could reduce fall risks in older adults.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Community-dwelling adults aged 60 years old or older
* Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin
* Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes
* Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) scores≥6
* Have fallen in the preceding year, have concerns about falling, or feel unsteady while walking or standing.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment
* Osteoporosis
* Have a historyof hip or knee replacement
* Have musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders that preclude their participation in the assessment or intervention safety
* Participating or planning to participate in another fall prevention program.

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sau Lan Tsang, PhD
• Email: charlotte-sl.tsang@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: 852 3400 8965

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.