NCT07655882

Brief 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.

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2026

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 13, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 18, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 24, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

June 18, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

June 13, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 13, 2026

Conditions

Accidental FallsGait DisordersNeurologic Injury

Keywords

Virtual RealityGeriatricsPostural BalancePakistan

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Gait Speed

    Gait speed will be measured using the 6-Meter Walk Test (seconds to walk 6 meters) and Image-Based Modeling (OpenPose software analysis of stride length and cadence from iPhone 12 Pro Max video recordings).

    Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)

  • Change in Balance

    Balance will be measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), a 14-item scale scoring from 0 to 56. Higher scores indicate better balance.

    Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 6)

Study Arms (2)

Virtual Reality Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants wear a VR headset and view a 3D computer-generated world to perform interactive gait and balance exercises.

Device: Virtual Reality HeadsetOther: Conventional Gait and Balance Training

Conventional Physical Therapy Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants perform standard balance and gait exercises including tandem walking, weight shifting, and walking on different surfaces without VR.

Other: Conventional Gait and Balance Training

Interventions

Virtual Reality HeadsetDEVICE

Immersive VR system (e.g., Meta Quest 2 or similar) running interactive rehabilitation software. Duration: 30-45 minutes. Frequency: 2-3 times per week. Duration of intervention: 4-6 weeks.

Virtual Reality Training Group
Conventional Gait and Balance TrainingOTHER

Standard physiotherapy protocol including tandem stance, single-leg stance, sit-to-stand, walking over obstacles, and multidirectional weight shifts. Duration: 30-45 minutes. Frequency: 2-3 times per week. Duration: 4-6 weeks.

Conventional Physical Therapy GroupVirtual Reality Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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.

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe visual or vestibular disorders.
  • Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease.
  • Severe musculoskeletal impairments.
  • Recent major surgery or spinal surgery.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mobility Limitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 13, 2026

First Posted

June 18, 2026

Study Start

February 1, 2026

Primary Completion

June 24, 2026

Study Completion

July 1, 2026

Last Updated

June 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)