Comparing three exercise programs to improve balance in older adults.
Official title: Effects of Three Different Exercise Programs on Dynamic Balance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Fenerbahce University · NCT07525453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if core stabilization exercises, amplitude-based LSVT BIG exercises, or a combination best improve dynamic balance in healthy people aged 65 and older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fenerbahce University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Ataşehir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 11, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 11, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07525453 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 65 or older who can walk independently, have MMSE > 24, and can safely participate in supervised exercise.
✕Probably not a fit
People with neurological disease, acute vestibular disorders, uncontrolled cardiac or pulmonary conditions, severe sensory impairments, or recent major lower-limb injuries are unlikely to benefit or may be excluded for safety.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will assign community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older to one of three supervised intervention groups: core stabilization exercises, amplitude-based exercises derived from LSVT BIG, or a combined program. Interventions are delivered over a structured training period with trained staff and dynamic balance is measured as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include functional mobility, fear of falling, reaction time, and quality of life, with baseline and post-intervention assessments. The study excludes people with neurological disease, uncontrolled cardiac or pulmonary disease, recent major lower-limb injury, or severe sensory impairments to ensure safety and valid measurements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the best-performing program could improve dynamic balance and reduce fall risk, helping older adults maintain independence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown benefits from core stabilization and LSVT BIG–style amplitude exercises individually, but direct comparisons and combined interventions in healthy older adults are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years and older * Ability to walk independently * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \> 24, indicating sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow instructions * Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of serious lower extremity injury, surgery, or acute musculoskeletal condition within the last 6 months * Severe visual or hearing impairment that would prevent safe and accurate completion of the assessments * Presence of acute vestibular disorders significantly affecting balance * Presence of neurological disease * Uncontrolled cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, severe pulmonary disease, or any condition that makes exercise unsafe
Where it's running
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Atasehir 30 August Retirees Cultural Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Burcu AKKURT, PhD — Fenerbahçe University
- Study coordinator: Burcu AKKURT, PhD
- Email: burcu.akkurt@fbu.edu.tr
- Phone: 0 216 910 1907
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.