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NCT Number: NCT07002736

Impact of Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults After Recovery From COVID-19

This research investigates the impact of balance training on improving functional performance and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults who have recovered from COVID-19. Post-COVID-19, many elderly individuals experience lingering physical impairments, including muscle weakness, decreased coordination, and balance deficits, which increase their vulnerability to falls. The study evaluates whether a structured balance training program can enhance stability, mobility, and overall quality of life in this population.

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Key information

Conditions

Community-dwelling Older Adults COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

60 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

BMC

Jeddah, 32143, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 frequently face persistent physical limitations due to the virus's impact on the respiratory, muscular, and neurological systems. These limitations often manifest as impaired balance, reduced functional mobility, and increased risk of falls-conditions further exacerbated by prolonged inactivity or hospitalization during illness.

This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a structured balance training program using The Biodex Stability System in older adults living independently in the community after recovering from COVID-19.

Participants are assessed using validated tools such as the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and The Biodex Stability System to measure changes in balance performance, fall risk, and confidence in daily movement.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • were being older adults (aged ≥60 years), recovered from infection during the last 6 month,

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals were excluded if they have medical history of musculoskeletal trauma or surgery, systemic disease that could affect standing or walking, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that preclude the ability to comprehend the instructions during conduction of the study protocol.

Treatment and study plan

The Biodex training

Other

Participants will undergo balance training using the Biodex Balance System plus Traditional balance training

Traditional balance training

Other

Traditional balance training only

Primary outcomes

  1. Biodex Balance indices

    Time frame: Pre and Post 12 weeks

    The Biodex Stability System will be used to evaluate dynamic postural stability

  2. Berg Balance Scale score

    Time frame: Pre and Post 12 weeks

    The Berg Balance Scale will be used to evaluate balance capability

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed up and Go test

    Time frame: Pre and Post 12 weeks

    Timed up and Go test will be used to assess functional mobility, dynamic balance, and fall risk in older adults

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Collaborators

  • Batterjee Medical College

Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Balance Training on Functional Performance and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Following Recovery From COVID-19"

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 6, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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