CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of a Program to Improve Balance, Mobility, and Fall Prevention in Older Adults.

Spain40 participantsStarted 2023-02-02

Plain-language summary

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Program in adults aged 65 and older. It compares supervised group-based training with an unsupervised home-based version of the same program. The primary aim is to assess changes in Timed Up and Go performance and gait speed before and after the intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 65 years or older. * Community-dwelling individuals able to ambulate independently (with or without assistive devices). * Ability to understand instructions and follow the exercise program. * Able to attend assessment sessions at baseline and post-intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment that limits ability to follow instructions. * Medical conditions contraindicating exercise (e.g., unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension). * Recent lower-limb fracture or surgery within the last 6 months. * Neurological conditions significantly affecting gait or balance (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, recent stroke). * Participation in another structured exercise or fall-prevention program during the study period.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Timed Up and Go (TUG)

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the intervention period (3 months)

Gait Speed

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the intervention period (3 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07257315

SponsorSanidad de Castilla y León

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-02

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