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NCT Number: NCT07481409

A Strategy for Fall Prevention in Aging Women

This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women. Participants completed structured sessions including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises. Standardized tests showed that the intervention improved functional independence and may help prevent falls.

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Key information

Conditions

Fall Prevention Balance Impairment Functional Independence

Age range

60 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education

Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia

About this study

This retrospective study evaluated the long-term effects of multicomponent and stability exercises on physical performance and functional capability in aging women. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a one-year multicomponent, stability-based exercise program on physical performance and functional capability in healthy, active older women. Participants underwent a structured exercise program combining aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises over 12 months. Outcomes were measured using standardized physical performance tests and functional capability assessments. The results provide evidence that targeted multicomponent and stability exercise interventions can enhance functional independence and contribute to fall prevention in older women.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living
  • physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks
  • not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise
  • absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance

Exclusion criteria

  • fracture of extremities in the last 3 months
  • functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders)
  • dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions

Treatment and study plan

Multicomponent and Stability Exercise Program

Behavioral

Training program was a 12-month structured multicomponent and stability exercise program, including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises (core stability exercise and Dynamic neuromuscular stability). Sessions were conducted two times per week and progressively adjusted according to participants' abilities to ensure safety and optimal improvements.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in the Single-Leg Stance test (SLS)

    Time frame: 12 month

    The Single-Leg Stance (SLS) test was used to evaluate static balance, and was performed as described by Poncumhak et al. (2023)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability

    Time frame: 12 month

    Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a reliable assessment tool for determining fundamental movement capability for individuals aged 50 years and older (Fawcett, 2014). The FMS consists of 7 specific movements (tests), including Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-Line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability. Testing procedures and scoring protocol are explained in detail by Cook et al. (2014). All final scores were summed to compute the overall composite score (Total FMS score).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Novi Sad

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Long-term Effects of Multicomponent and Stability Exercises on Physical Performance and Functional Capability in Aging Women: A Strategy for Fall Prevention

Acronym: STABLE-WOMEN

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 18, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 18, 2026

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