Tele-Supervised Dual-Task Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Falls (NCT07557667) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tele-Supervised Dual-Task Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Falls
60 participantsStarted 2026-09-10
Plain-language summary
Dual-task training combines movement with cognitive tasks to improve gait, balance, and thinking.
This study will compare tele-supervised versus onsite dual-task balance training in older adults at risk of falls.
Sixty participants aged 65+ will be randomly assigned to either remote or face-to-face training for 8 weeks.
Both groups will follow the same program, delivered via video calls or direct supervision.
Outcomes measures will include gait speed, balance, and cognition using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B).
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* sixty literate, community-dwelling older individuals (male and female) 65 years of age or older
* access to the internet at home (for participants in the tele-supervised group)
* fall risk defined as a Berg Balance Scale score ˂52 (out of a total of 56 points)
* at least one fall during the preceding year
* as well as the capacity to walk on one's own without the need for an assistive device.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic conditions)
* or severe sensory impairments that could interfere with participation or balance were excluded.
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
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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.