Exercises to improve balance and prevent falls in older adults
Official title: The Effect of Frenkel's Stabilization Exercises on Balance, Physical Performance, and Fear of Falling in Geriatric Individuals
Run by Okan University · NCT06990828 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether special exercises can help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Okan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06990828 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 years and older who are willing and able to participate in exercise programs.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with orthopedic conditions that impair physical performance or those with serious systemic disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the implementation of Frenkel Stabilization Exercises to enhance balance and reduce the risk of falls among older adults. It targets individuals aged 65 and older, aiming to address the physical decline associated with aging that contributes to fall risk. The intervention involves structured exercises designed to improve physical performance and stability, thereby potentially decreasing the incidence of falls. Participants will be monitored for their ability to comprehend and engage in the exercises, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of falls and related injuries in older adults, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar exercise interventions aimed at improving balance and preventing falls in older adults.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 65 years and older, * Individuals who are able to comprehend the questions in the data collection forms, * Volunteers who are willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with painful or painless orthopedic conditions that could significantly affect physical performance, * Individuals with serious orthopedic or systemic disorders that would prevent them from participating in exercise.
Where it's running
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Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emine Atici, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: emine.atici@okan.edu.tr
- Phone: 90 532 478 86 48
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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.