Long Term CareNCT06946303
Identifying Key Attributes and Learning From a Local Falls Prevention Ambassador Programme
An observational study of Long Term Care, run by University of Nottingham at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Managing falls for care home residents can be challenging for care home staff who work in complex settings and with residents with complex needs. Our previous research has identified that care homes would like more ongoing support and learning to improve their confidence in managing falls. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Long Term Care
- What is being tested?
- Survey, Interview and Observation
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 13 Aug 2024to 30 Sep 2025
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Care home staff member attending the local falls ambassador programme
Who may be able to join
- Any care home staff member attending the local falls ambassador programme
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Managing falls for care home residents can be challenging for care home staff who work in complex settings and with residents with complex needs. Our previous research has identified that care homes would like more ongoing support and learning to improve their confidence in managing falls. One such programme is being set up in Lincolnshire.
The Lincolnshire Care Association are setting up a falls ambassador programme designed to provide ongoing support and learning for care homes on falls management. Exploring what this programme involves, what topics are covered and identified by care homes and whether they feel more confident in managing falls will help other areas in setting up similar programmes.
This research will explore the key attributes of the Lincolnshire Falls ambassador programme and explore whether it supports care home staff to feel more confident in managing falls by asking staff about their confidence before and after, observing the topics that are covered in the group meetings and by interviewing members of the programme after it has been established.
Read the detailed description
To explore the key attributes of the Lincolnshire Falls ambassador programme and explore whether it supports care home staff to feel more confident in managing fall.
The following objectives will be achieved:
Describe the key activities of the programme. Identify the key themes of the discussions and shared learning. Explore whether care staff feel more confident in falls management. Identify barriers and facilitators to delivering the programme.
Survey: Pre and post survey of care home staff confidence. The survey will be distributed electronically using MS Forms by the programme leader at the start of the programme and after the programme. The survey will take up to 15 minutes to complete.
Interviews: Interviews with care home staff that have attended the programme to explore their learning and confidence. These will be undertaken face-to-face at a location convenient to the participant or over the telephone. With consent the interviews will be audio recorded and transcribed. If the participant prefers written field notes will be taken. The written transcripts and field notes will be classed as source data and retained. Any audit recording will be deleted to avoid retaining any personal identifiable information.
Observations: Observation of group meetings as part of the programme to identify the key areas of learning. The researcher will attend the meeting which will be either face-to-face or online. Field notes will be taken by the researcher and retained as source data.
- Conditions
- Long Term Care
- Being tested
- Survey, Interview, Observation
- Keywords
- long term care, falls
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
Pre and post survey on confidence and knowledge of falls
InterviewOther
Interview on the learning from the falls ambassador programme
ObservationOther
Observation of falls ambassador workshops
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Falls ambassador care home staff | Falls ambassador care home staff Receives: Other: Survey; Other: Interview; Other: Observation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Thematic analysis of learning from the programme
Thematic analysis of learning from the programme
Measured: From enrolment to end of the falls ambassadors programme at 12 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Apr 2025
- Study start13 Aug 2024
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Long Term CareStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of NottinghamThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nottingham
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Katie Robinson, University of Nottingham
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06946303
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FMHS-159-0324
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 19 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Small number of participants
Publications
Robinson, K Logan PA, Timmons S , Gordon AL , Hallam-Bowles F.The key attributes and experience of the Falls Ambassador Programme.East Midlands Research into Ageing Network (EMRAN) Discussion Paper Series ISSN 2059-3341 Issue #57, January 2026- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/emran/documents/issue57-emran-jan2026-fallschampion-robinson.pdf
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Identifying Key Attributes and Learning From a Local Falls Prevention Ambassador Programme
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06946303
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FMHS-159-0324
- Conditions
- Long Term Care
- Keywords
- long term care, falls
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of NottinghamUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Apr 2025 (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.
Managing falls for care home residents can be challenging for care home staff who work in complex settings and with residents with complex needs. Our previous research has identified that care homes would like more ongoing support and learning to improve their confidence in managing falls. One such programme is being set up in Lincolnshire.
The Lincolnshire Care Association are setting up a falls ambassador programme designed to provide ongoing support and learning for care homes on falls management. Exploring what this programme involves, what topics are covered and identified by care homes and whether they feel more confident in managing falls will help other areas in setting up similar programmes.
This research will explore the key attributes of the Lincolnshire Falls ambassador programme and explore whether it supports care home staff to feel more confident in managing falls by asking staff about their confidence before and after, observing the topics that are covered in the group meetings and by interviewing members of the programme after it has been established.
Detailed description
To explore the key attributes of the Lincolnshire Falls ambassador programme and explore whether it supports care home staff to feel more confident in managing fall.
The following objectives will be achieved:
Describe the key activities of the programme. Identify the key themes of the discussions and shared learning. Explore whether care staff feel more confident in falls management. Identify barriers and facilitators to delivering the programme.
Survey: Pre and post survey of care home staff confidence. The survey will be distributed electronically using MS Forms by the programme leader at the start of the programme and after the programme. The survey will take up to 15 minutes to complete.
Interviews: Interviews with care home staff that have attended the programme to explore their learning and confidence. These will be undertaken face-to-face at a location convenient to the participant or over the telephone. With consent the interviews will be audio recorded and transcribed. If the participant prefers written field notes will be taken. The written transcripts and field notes will be classed as source data and retained. Any audit recording will be deleted to avoid retaining any personal identifiable information.
Observations: Observation of group meetings as part of the programme to identify the key areas of learning. The researcher will attend the meeting which will be either face-to-face or online. Field notes will be taken by the researcher and retained as source data.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Falls ambassador care home staff | – | Other: Survey, Other: Interview, Other: ObservationFalls ambassador care home staff |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Care home staff member attending the local falls ambassador programme
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any care home staff member attending the local falls ambassador programme
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyPre and post survey on confidence and knowledge of falls | Other | Falls ambassador care home staff |
| InterviewInterview on the learning from the falls ambassador programme | Other | Falls ambassador care home staff |
| ObservationObservation of falls ambassador workshops | Other | Falls ambassador care home staff |
Primary outcome
Thematic analysis of learning from the programme
Time frame: From enrolment to end of the falls ambassadors programme at 12 months
Thematic analysis of learning from the programme
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 30 Oct 2026.
- Results publicationRobinson, K Logan PA, Timmons S , Gordon AL , Hallam-Bowles F.The key attributes and experience of the Falls Ambassador Programme.East Midlands Research into Ageing Network (EMRAN) Discussion Paper Series ISSN 2059-3341 Issue #57, January 2026- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/emran/documents/issue57-emran-jan2026-fallschampion-robinson.pdf
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Small number of participants
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Long Term Care, run by University of Nottingham at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2026. 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 Kingdom. 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?
Thematic analysis of learning from the programme (time frame: From enrolment to end of the falls ambassadors programme at 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06946303, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 30 Oct 2026.