FallPost-fallsNCT07350408
Mapping Post-falls Organisational Processes in Care Homes
An observational study of Fall, run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to map post-falls management organisational processes for older people in care homes. The main question to answer is 'What post-falls management organisational processes are used for older people in care homes?' Participants (care home and healthcare staff) will complete a one off online… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fall
- How many people
- 234 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 12 Nov 2025to 28 Feb 2026
- 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 16 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings in England, with experience of supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
Who may be able to join
- Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings
- Work in a care home or healthcare setting in England
- Has any previous experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
- Aged 16 years or over
Who cannot join
- Care home and healthcare staff working outside of England
- Staff working outside of stated settings
- No experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
- Under 16 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH
About this study
Official title: Mapping Post-falls Management Organisational Processes for Older People Who Fall in Care Homes in England
The aim of this study is to map post-falls management organisational processes for older people in care homes. The main question to answer is 'What post-falls management organisational processes are used for older people in care homes?' Participants (care home and healthcare staff) will complete a one off online national survey about policies and processes relating to falls management in their organisation.
- Conditions
- Fall
- Keywords
- falls, implementation science, care homes, long-term care, organisational management
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
post-falls practices for older people in care homes
The survey collects information about current policies and procedures being used to manage falls in care homes. This is a one off cross-sectional survey to collect this information at a single time point.
Measured: Baseline only
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jan 2026
- Study start12 Nov 2025
- Primary completion28 Feb 2026
- Study completion28 Feb 2026
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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 234 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07350408
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 25HC001
- Acronym
- Post-falls
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The anonymised Excel file containing survey responses will be made available upon request, for supporting further research and ensuring transparency, by contacting the CI after the results have been published. Sharing the file will require sponsor approval. The file will not contain identifiable information. The spreadsheet will be sent securely from an NHS.net email address. There will be no geographical restrictions. Sharing research data will be in line with the NIHR's commitment to open access of research outputs
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mapping Post-falls Management Organisational Processes for Older People Who Fall in Care Homes in England
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07350408
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Post-falls / 25HC001
- Conditions
- Fall
- Keywords
- falls, implementation science, care homes, long-term care, organisational management
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 234 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Jan 2026 (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.
The aim of this study is to map post-falls management organisational processes for older people in care homes. The main question to answer is 'What post-falls management organisational processes are used for older people in care homes?' Participants (care home and healthcare staff) will complete a one off online national survey about policies and processes relating to falls management in their organisation.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings in England, with experience of supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings
- Work in a care home or healthcare setting in England
- Has any previous experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
- Aged 16 years or over
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Care home and healthcare staff working outside of England
- Staff working outside of stated settings
- No experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
- Under 16 years of age
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
post-falls practices for older people in care homes
Time frame: Baseline only
The survey collects information about current policies and procedures being used to manage falls in care homes. This is a one off cross-sectional survey to collect this information at a single time point.
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 26 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The anonymised Excel file containing survey responses will be made available upon request, for supporting further research and ensuring transparency, by contacting the CI after the results have been published. Sharing the file will require sponsor approval. The file will not contain identifiable information. The spreadsheet will be sent securely from an NHS.net email address. There will be no geographical restrictions. Sharing research data will be in line with the NIHR's commitment to open access of research outputs
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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 Fall, run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 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 4 inclusion and 4 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 26 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?
post-falls practices for older people in care homes (time frame: Baseline only). 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 26 Oct 2026.