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AI-Adaptive AR Training for Balance and Falls Prevention in Older Adults

NCT07781995 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-08-24

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Summary

Falls are a common problem in adults within the age of 55-80 years and can lead to injury and loss of independence. This study is testing a new type of balance training using augmented reality (AR). In this intervention, participants will see virtual objects, such as obstacles, placed in their environment and will practice stepping over or moving around them. The system will adjust the difficulty based on each person's performance. Participants will complete training sessions over several weeks. We will measure changes in balance, walking ability, and confidence before and after the program. The goal is to see if this training can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults.

Conditions

  • Older Adults
  • Older Adults, Balance

Interventions

DEVICE

AI-Enhanced Augmented Reality Balance and Mobility Training

Participants will complete an 8-week AI-enhanced augmented reality (AR) balance and mobility training program, consisting of 3-5 sessions per week of approximately 30 minutes each. Using AR smart glasses connected to a dedicated smartphone, participants will perform standing- and walking-based tasks, including obstacle negotiation, path following, step targeting, turning, and directional changes. A machine learning model adapts task difficulty based on individual performance using a challenge-point framework targeting approximately 80% task success. Difficulty is iteratively increased or decreased based on performance, including adjustments to target speed and target size. Training may be completed at McMaster University or, following an initial supervised session and home safety assessment, at the participant's home.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-11-30
Primary Completion
2028-04-30
Completion
2028-08-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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