FallNCT05406323
Web-Based Fall Prevention Program for Elderly
A study testing Web-Based Fall Prevention Program in people with Fall and Fall Risk, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Fall is one of the most common problems experienced by the elderly, is an important public health problem in many societies. Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. An average of one-third of individuals aged 65 and over have a fall at least once each year. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fall, Fall Risk, Fear of Falling
- What is being tested?
- Web-Based Fall Prevention Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2022to 14 Jul 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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
Who may be able to join
- Willing to participate in the study,
- 65 years or older,
- Completing the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for 12 seconds or more,
- Having internet access and the ability to use communication tools such as computers, tablets or smartphones,
- Not dependent on bed,
- Without moderate and severe cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Test-MMD ≥24),
Who cannot join
- Illiterate,
- Visually impaired,
- Physical condition or disease that may prevent exercise (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson, with a fracture, artificial knee- hip-joint in the last six months etc..)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, 34000
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Web - Based Fall Prevention Program on Fall, Fall Risk and Fall Fear Among Elderly
Fall is one of the most common problems experienced by the elderly, is an important public health problem in many societies. Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. An average of one-third of individuals aged 65 and over have a fall at least once each year. The research will be carried out on the web page that on fall prevention prepared within the scope of this project. The aim of this project is to assess the effect of Web-Based Fall Prevention Program on falling, fall risk and fear of fall.
Read the detailed description
The research was planned as a experimental design with a pretest- posttest control group design. It will be with individuals over the age of 65. The sample size of the research is consists of 72 people who agreed to participate in the research. Participant will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups via computer programı (random.org).
The research will be conduct on a web-based basis.The six-week web-based program includes health education, exercise and safe home environment initiatives.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Risk, Fear of Falling
- Being tested
- Web-Based Fall Prevention Program
- Keywords
- fall prevention, web-based intervention, elderly, Falling, Fear of Falling
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web-Based Fall Prevention ProgramBehavioural
Health education: This intervention consisted of seven health issues which are "Fall among elderly", "fall risk factors", " fall prevention interventions-exercise", " fall prevention interventions-healthy diet", " fall prevention interventions- drug use", "fall prevention interventions- vision", "fear of falling".
Exercise: This intervention is the exercise that is a combination of balance and strengthening exercises (8 exercise). Participants will do the exercises at least three days a week (along 6 week).
Safe home environment: This intervention is aimed at providing a fall-safe home environment for the participants. In this context, the participants will watch the video on creating a safe home environment for falling. Participants will also be asked to answer the "Home Safety Check Form for Falls" to make their home more fall-proof. In this form, according to the answers given by the participants, suggestions will be given to prevent the risks of falling in the home environment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Fall Prevention Program Intervention | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive a 6-week Web-Based Fall Prevention Program intervention, comprising of health education, exercise and safe home environment. Web-Based Fall Prevention Program will be conducted on web based (Web - Based Fall Prevention Program website) Receives: Behavioral: Web-Based Fall Prevention Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | The control group will not receive any intervention during the study. Participants in the control group will take the same program after the study is complete. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in number of falls
Participants will be asked about the number of falls in the past 12 months
Measured: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Change in Fall Risk
Simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling.
Measured: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Change in Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)
Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) was developed to assess individuals' fear of falling. It consists of 10 items. The items are answered with yes or no. An increase in the individual's fear of falling mean score means that the fear of falling increases.
Measured: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in The Falls Behavioral (FaB) Scale
It has 30 items and 10 dimensions, and it is designed to identify an older person's awareness of-and practice of-behaviors that could potentially protect the individual from falling. The 10 behavioral dimensions were cognitive adaptations, protective mobility, avoidance, awareness, pace, practical strategies, displacing activities, being observant, changes in level, and getting to the phone. Items of the scale are based on self-reporting and were scored from 1 (never) to 4 (always), with 0 for does not apply. Increases in subscales' mean scores indicate the individual is making safe behavioral changes or not taking risky behaviors.
Measured: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jun 2022
- Study start1 Jun 2022
- Primary completion30 Dec 2022
- Study completion14 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FallStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nur Sema KAYNAR, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Investigators
- Nur Sema KAYNAR, MSc, Study chair, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05406323
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IUC-YYU
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 2 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 7 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Web - Based Fall Prevention Program on Fall, Fall Risk and Fall Fear Among Elderly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05406323
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IUC-YYU
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Risk, Fear of Falling
- Keywords
- fall prevention, web-based intervention, elderly, Falling, Fear of Falling
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jun 2022 (actual)
- 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.
Fall is one of the most common problems experienced by the elderly, is an important public health problem in many societies. Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. An average of one-third of individuals aged 65 and over have a fall at least once each year. The research will be carried out on the web page that on fall prevention prepared within the scope of this project. The aim of this project is to assess the effect of Web-Based Fall Prevention Program on falling, fall risk and fear of fall.
Detailed description
The research was planned as a experimental design with a pretest- posttest control group design. It will be with individuals over the age of 65. The sample size of the research is consists of 72 people who agreed to participate in the research. Participant will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups via computer programı (random.org).
The research will be conduct on a web-based basis.The six-week web-based program includes health education, exercise and safe home environment initiatives.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Fall Prevention Program Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Web-Based Fall Prevention ProgramParticipants in this group will receive a 6-week Web-Based Fall Prevention Program intervention, comprising of health education, exercise and safe home environment. Web-Based Fall Prevention Program will be conducted on web based (Web - Based Fall Prevention Program website) |
| Control Group | No intervention | –The control group will not receive any intervention during the study. Participants in the control group will take the same program after the study is complete. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Willing to participate in the study,
- 65 years or older,
- Completing the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for 12 seconds or more,
- Having internet access and the ability to use communication tools such as computers, tablets or smartphones,
- Not dependent on bed,
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Illiterate,
- Visually impaired,
- Physical condition or disease that may prevent exercise (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson, with a fracture, artificial knee- hip-joint in the last six months etc..)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Fall Prevention ProgramHealth education: This intervention consisted of seven health issues which are "Fall among elderly", "fall risk factors", " fall prevention interventions-exercise", " fall prevention interventions-healthy diet", " fall prevention interventions- drug use", "fall prevention interventions- vision", "fear of falling". Exercise: This intervention is the exercise that is a combination of balance and strengthening exercises (8 exercise). Participants will do the exercises at least three days a week (along 6 week). Safe home environment: This intervention is aimed at providing a fall-safe home environment for the participants. In this context, the participants will watch the video on creating a safe home environment for falling. Participants will also be asked to answer the "Home Safety Check Form for Falls" to make their home more fall-proof. In this form, according to the answers given by the participants, suggestions will be given to prevent the risks of falling in the home environment. | Behavioural | Web-Based Fall Prevention Program Intervention |
Primary outcome
Change in number of falls
Time frame: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Participants will be asked about the number of falls in the past 12 months
Change in Fall Risk
Time frame: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling.
Change in Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)
Time frame: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) was developed to assess individuals' fear of falling. It consists of 10 items. The items are answered with yes or no. An increase in the individual's fear of falling mean score means that the fear of falling increases.
1 secondary outcome
Change in The Falls Behavioral (FaB) Scale
Time frame: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Nur Sema KAYNAR, MSc study chair
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web-Based Fall Prevention Program in people with Fall and Fall Risk, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in number of falls (time frame: Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 7 May 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.