Pilot Feasibility Study of a Fall Prevention Exercise Programme for Community-dwelling Older Adul… (NCT07341802) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Feasibility Study of a Fall Prevention Exercise Programme for Community-dwelling Older Adults in Nanchang, China
China36 participantsStarted 2026-03-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of a fall prevention exercise programme for older adults living in urban communities in China. The study will also gather preliminary data on whether the programme can improve adherence to exercise and reduce falls.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the Safe \& Joyful Walk programme feasible and acceptable for older adults in urban China?
* Does the programme help participants stick to regular exercise?
* Does the programme show early signs of improving balance, walking speed, and reducing falls?
Researchers will compare the Safe \& Joyful Walk programme to Tai Chi to see which approach may better support exercise adherence and fall prevention.
Participants will:
* Attend 24 instructor-led group exercise sessions over 12 weeks
* Complete additional unsupervised home-based exercise practices during the same 12-week intervention period
* Continue unsupervised exercises during a 24-week follow-up period to assess long-term adherence
* Complete surveys, interviews, and physical tests at baseline, 12 weeks, and 36 weeks
* Record their exercise and any falls in diaries and calendars
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age 60 years or older;
* Mandarin-speaking;
* independent in activities of daily living;
* able to walk 10 m without the use of a walking aid;
* willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* an acute psychiatric condition with psychosis;
* an unstable medical condition that would preclude safe participation;
* a progressive neurological condition (such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Meniere's disease);
* cognitive impairment defined as a Pfeiffer Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) score \<8 ;
* residing in residential aged care, currently participating in a fall prevention trial.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.