Accidental FallsNCT00884208
Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older
An observational study of Accidental Falls and Elderly, run by Guthrie Healthcare System at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Accidental Falls, Elderly, Ambulatory
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2009to not given
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Study population: Adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
Who may be able to join
- adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
Who cannot join
- known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840
Christy Tanton, DPT, 570-882-2201, Tanton_Christy@guthrie.org
Christy Tanton, DPT
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Elderly, Ambulatory
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Recommend assistive device | |
| Group 2 | Consultation for PT assessment |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accidental FallsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Guthrie Healthcare System
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Christy Tanton, DPT, Principal investigator, Guthrie Healthcare System
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00884208
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0903-07
- Status last verified
- Apr 2009
- First submitted
- 17 Apr 2009
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Apr 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00884208
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0903-07
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Elderly, Ambulatory
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Guthrie Healthcare SystemUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2009
- First posted
- 20 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | – | –Recommend assistive device |
| Group 2 | – | –Consultation for PT assessment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Apr 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Christy Tanton, DPT principal investigator
Guthrie Healthcare System
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Accidental Falls and Elderly, run by Guthrie Healthcare System at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Apr 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Apr 2009.