Virtual Reality for Walking and Balance in Older Adults (NCT07655882) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Virtual Reality for Walking and Balance in Older Adults
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
Falls are common in older adults due to aging-related problems with walking (gait) and balance. Virtual Reality (VR) is a new technology that creates interactive video game-like exercises. This study aims to see if VR training works better than traditional physical therapy exercises for improving walking and balance in adults aged 60 years and older who live in the community. Half of the 36 participants will use a VR headset to play movement games, while the other half will do standard exercises like tandem walking. We will measure their walking speed, step length, and balance before and after 4-6 weeks of training.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community dwelling adults aged \>= 60 years.
* Able to follow instructions.
* Able to walk with or without an assistive device.
* Vital signs stable.
* No severe cognitive impairment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe visual or vestibular disorders.
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease.
* Severe musculoskeletal impairments.
* Recent major surgery or spinal surgery.
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 uses virtual reality to work on walking speed and balance in older adults — given my specific neurological condition or fall history, does my doctor think VR-based therapy could be a meaningful fit for what I'm dealing with?
2Since the trial is active but no longer enrolling new participants, are there other similar virtual reality or balance-focused studies currently recruiting that my doctor could point me toward?
3The trial measures changes in gait speed and balance as its main outcomes — how do those goals line up with what my doctor sees as the most important things to improve in my own recovery or fall prevention plan?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it may be more of a feasibility or pilot study, what does my doctor think is known — and not yet known — about whether VR therapy is safe and effective for someone in my situation?
5Are there established, non-experimental therapies for gait and balance — like traditional physical therapy or vestibular rehabilitation — that my doctor would recommend I try first or alongside exploring trials like this one?
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
1
Change in Gait Speed
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)
2
Change in Balance
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)