Experimental PBT Study in Fall-prone Subjects (NCT07654335) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Experimental PBT Study in Fall-prone Subjects
Slovenia50 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
The study will investigate safety, usability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of perturbation-based training in participants post-stroke and older adults with mild balance deficits. Both group will receive three weks of training. The primary outcome measure will be derived from laboratory-induced falls.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria for both arms:
* ability for independent community walking without aids;
* sufficient cognitive, visual, and communication abilities for study participation.
Exclusion Criteria for both arms:
* musculoskeletal impairments;
* cardiovascular health-related problems;
* other health conditions that could interfere with the training.
Additional Inclusion Criteria for post-stroke patients:
* discharge from their regular rehabilitation;
* at least 6 months after first unilateral cerebral stroke;
* 18 to 70 years of age;
* absence of additional neurologic conditions.
Additional Inclusion Criteria for older adults:
* age 65 to 75 years;
* no known health-related problems significantly affecting balance and walking.
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.
1This trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it's expected to open, and whether it makes sense for me to wait for it or pursue other options in the meantime?
2Since this study is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's more of a feasibility or device-testing study rather than a treatment trial, can you explain what I might actually gain from participating versus what the researchers are mainly trying to learn?
3The trial is measuring 'perturbation strength' in fall-prone people with stroke or aging-related issues — can you help me understand what that means in practice, like whether I'd be intentionally off-balanced or put in situations where I could fall?
4Given that this study focuses on fall prevention research in people with stroke or age-related conditions, how does participating in it compare to starting a proven physical therapy or balance rehabilitation program right now?
5Would my current health status, medications, or how recently I had my stroke affect whether this kind of perturbation-based balance testing would be safe for me to discuss with the research team?
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.
What they're measuring
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Perturbation strength
Timeframe: Difference between the two assessments - one day before the first and one day after the last training session
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07654335
SponsorUniversity Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia