Fall PreventionNCT07499895
Fall-Prevention Education and Fall-Related Behaviors in Older Adults
A study testing Structured Fall-Prevention Education and Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure in people with Fall Prevention and Fall Risk Factors, run by Betul Esra Cevik at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study investigates the effect of a structured fall-prevention education program on safe fall-related behaviors in older adults. Falls are a common and serious problem among older individuals and may lead to injuries, loss of independence, and decreased quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Fall Prevention, Fall Risk Factors, Accidental Fall
- What is being tested?
- Structured Fall-Prevention Education and Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Aug 2024to 31 Dec 2024
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 65 years or older
- Native Turkish speaker
- Literate in Turkish
- High score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale
- Provided informed consent to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Not a native Turkish speaker
- Younger than 65 years of age
- Presence of communication problems
- Low score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale
- Previously received fall-related education
- Declined to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Fall-Prevention Education on Fall-Related Behaviors in Older Adults
This study investigates the effect of a structured fall-prevention education program on safe fall-related behaviors in older adults. Falls are a common and serious problem among older individuals and may lead to injuries, loss of independence, and decreased quality of life. The study includes older adults at high risk of falls who are randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. The intervention group participates in two interactive educational sessions covering fall risk factors, home safety, safe behaviors, and preventive strategies, followed by a question-and-answer discussion. The control group receives an informational brochure only. Participants' fall-related behaviors are assessed before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured, interactive education in improving fall-prevention behaviors among older adults.
Read the detailed description
Falls among older adults are a major public health concern, causing injuries, loss of independence, and increased healthcare costs. Nursing-led educational interventions play a key role in increasing awareness and promoting protective behaviors. This study is designed as a pretest-posttest, parallel-group randomized controlled trial to be conducted with older adults attending a family health center in Central Anatolia, Türkiye. Participants are classified as high fall risk according to the Morse Fall Risk Scale. Inclusion criteria include age 65 or older, Turkish literacy, and consent to participate. Exclusion criteria include prior fall education, communication problems, or low fall risk scores. The intervention group receives a structured fall-prevention education program consisting of two 25-minute interactive sessions, separated by a 10-minute break. The first session addresses intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, while the second focuses on home safety modifications, safe behaviors, and health measures, concluding with a question-and-answer segment. The control group receives a brochure only. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, Morse Fall Risk Scale, and Fall Behaviors Scale for Older Adults. Statistical analyses will include paired and independent t-tests to assess within-group and between-group differences. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2024-07/32, 18 July 2024), along with written permission from the Provincial Directorate of Health. All participants will provide written informed consent, and the study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki principles.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Fall Risk Factors, Accidental Fall
- Being tested
- Structured Fall-Prevention Education, Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure
- Keywords
- older adults, accidental fall, fall prevention, nursing education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured Fall-Prevention EducationBehavioural
The intervention consisted of a structured, interactive fall-prevention education program for older adults at high risk of falls.
The program included two 25-minute sessions with a 10-minute break in between. The first session focused on intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, such as muscle weakness, balance and gait problems, chronic diseases, polypharmacy, visual impairments, inappropriate footwear, and environmental hazards like poor lighting or slippery floors. The second session focused on preventive strategies, including home safety modifications (e.g., non-slip mats, grab bars), safe behaviors (e.g., standing up slowly, proper use of assistive devices), and health-related measures (e.g., balance exercises, nutrition, hydration). Sessions concluded with a question-and-answer segment tailored to individual concerns. This program emphasizes active participation and practical skills, distinguishing it from passive information-only interventions, such as brochures or written mate
Fall-Prevention Informational BrochureBehavioural
Participants received a printed informational brochure containing general information about fall risk factors and fall-prevention strategies. No structured educational sessions or interactive training were provided.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in the intervention group attended a structured fall-prevention education program consisting of two interactive sessions, each lasting 25 minutes, with a 10-minute break between sessions. The first session covered intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, including muscle weakness, balance and gait problems, chronic diseases, medications, visual impairments, and environmental hazards. The second session focused on preventive measures, such as home safety modifications, safe behaviors, use of assistive devices, and health-related practices like exercise, hydration, and nutrition. Sessions concluded with a question-and-answer segment to address participants' individual concerns. Receives: Behavioral: Structured Fall-Prevention Education |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Participants in the control group received an informational brochure containing general guidance on fall risk factors and preventive measures.
They were given approximately 45 minutes to review the brochure, and researchers were available to answer any questions.
No interactive education or structured sessions were provided to this group. Receives: Behavioral: Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fall-Related Behaviors
Fall-related behaviors of older adults will be assessed using a structured questionnaire that evaluates behaviors associated with fall risk and fall prevention in daily life. The assessment includes behaviors related to mobility, environmental safety, use of assistive devices, and safety precautions. Higher scores indicate safer behaviors related to fall prevention.
Measured: Baseline and 3 months after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Knowledge About Fall Risk and Prevention
Participants' knowledge regarding fall risk factors and fall-prevention strategies will be assessed using a structured questionnaire developed for older adults. The questionnaire evaluates awareness of intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors and knowledge of preventive measures to reduce fall risk in daily life. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge about fall prevention.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Mar 2026
- Study start5 Aug 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2024
- Study completion31 Dec 2024
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 Fall PreventionStudies 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Betul Esra Cevik
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Betul Esra Cevik, Cumhuriyet University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07499895
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SCU-BECEVIK-002
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cevik BE, Tok HH. The effect of fall-prevention education on fall-related behaviors in older adults. BMC Public Health. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-28162-x. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42343326
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Fall-Prevention Education on Fall-Related Behaviors in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07499895
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SCU-BECEVIK-002
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Fall Risk Factors, Accidental Fall
- Keywords
- older adults, accidental fall, fall prevention, nursing education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Betul Esra CevikUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Mar 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.
This study investigates the effect of a structured fall-prevention education program on safe fall-related behaviors in older adults. Falls are a common and serious problem among older individuals and may lead to injuries, loss of independence, and decreased quality of life. The study includes older adults at high risk of falls who are randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. The intervention group participates in two interactive educational sessions covering fall risk factors, home safety, safe behaviors, and preventive strategies, followed by a question-and-answer discussion. The control group receives an informational brochure only. Participants' fall-related behaviors are assessed before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured, interactive education in improving fall-prevention behaviors among older adults.
Detailed description
Falls among older adults are a major public health concern, causing injuries, loss of independence, and increased healthcare costs. Nursing-led educational interventions play a key role in increasing awareness and promoting protective behaviors. This study is designed as a pretest-posttest, parallel-group randomized controlled trial to be conducted with older adults attending a family health center in Central Anatolia, Türkiye. Participants are classified as high fall risk according to the Morse Fall Risk Scale. Inclusion criteria include age 65 or older, Turkish literacy, and consent to participate. Exclusion criteria include prior fall education, communication problems, or low fall risk scores. The intervention group receives a structured fall-prevention education program consisting of two 25-minute interactive sessions, separated by a 10-minute break. The first session addresses intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, while the second focuses on home safety modifications, safe behaviors, and health measures, concluding with a question-and-answer segment. The control group receives a brochure only. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, Morse Fall Risk Scale, and Fall Behaviors Scale for Older Adults. Statistical analyses will include paired and independent t-tests to assess within-group and between-group differences. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2024-07/32, 18 July 2024), along with written permission from the Provincial Directorate of Health. All participants will provide written informed consent, and the study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki principles.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Structured Fall-Prevention EducationParticipants in the intervention group attended a structured fall-prevention education program consisting of two interactive sessions, each lasting 25 minutes, with a 10-minute break between sessions. The first session covered intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, including muscle weakness, balance and gait problems, chronic diseases, medications, visual impairments, and environmental hazards. The second session focused on preventive measures, such as home safety modifications, safe behaviors, use of assistive devices, and health-related practices like exercise, hydration, and nutrition. Sessions concluded with a question-and-answer segment to address participants' individual concerns. |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Fall-Prevention Informational BrochureParticipants in the control group received an informational brochure containing general guidance on fall risk factors and preventive measures. They were given approximately 45 minutes to review the brochure, and researchers were available to answer any questions. No interactive education or structured sessions were provided to this group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Aged 65 years or older
- Native Turkish speaker
- Literate in Turkish
- High score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale
- Provided informed consent to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Not a native Turkish speaker
- Younger than 65 years of age
- Presence of communication problems
- Low score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale
- Previously received fall-related education
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Fall-Prevention EducationThe intervention consisted of a structured, interactive fall-prevention education program for older adults at high risk of falls. The program included two 25-minute sessions with a 10-minute break in between. The first session focused on intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors, such as muscle weakness, balance and gait problems, chronic diseases, polypharmacy, visual impairments, inappropriate footwear, and environmental hazards like poor lighting or slippery floors. The second session focused on preventive strategies, including home safety modifications (e.g., non-slip mats, grab bars), safe behaviors (e.g., standing up slowly, proper use of assistive devices), and health-related measures (e.g., balance exercises, nutrition, hydration). Sessions concluded with a question-and-answer segment tailored to individual concerns. This program emphasizes active participation and practical skills, distinguishing it from passive information-only interventions, such as brochures or written mate | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
| Fall-Prevention Informational BrochureParticipants received a printed informational brochure containing general information about fall risk factors and fall-prevention strategies. No structured educational sessions or interactive training were provided. | Behavioural | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Fall-Related Behaviors
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months after the intervention
Fall-related behaviors of older adults will be assessed using a structured questionnaire that evaluates behaviors associated with fall risk and fall prevention in daily life. The assessment includes behaviors related to mobility, environmental safety, use of assistive devices, and safety precautions. Higher scores indicate safer behaviors related to fall prevention.
1 secondary outcome
Knowledge About Fall Risk and Prevention
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
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 Mar 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42343326Cevik BE, Tok HH. The effect of fall-prevention education on fall-related behaviors in older adults. BMC Public Health. 2026 Jun 24. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-28162-x. Online ahead of print.
- 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.
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?
A study testing Structured Fall-Prevention Education and Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure in people with Fall Prevention and Fall Risk Factors, run by Betul Esra Cevik 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 5 inclusion and 6 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 Mar 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 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?
Fall-Related Behaviors (time frame: Baseline and 3 months after the intervention). 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 NCT07499895, 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 Mar 2026.