Clinical trials: Falling
Elderly Subjects, Risk of Fall
Preact to Lower the Risk of Falling by Customized Rehabilitation Across Europe: the PRECISE Study In Italy
The PRECISE study is a 12-week pilot intervention study to evaluate the usability of the new DigiPrehab technology application in elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT05846776)
- Testing
- DigiPrehab system
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Accidental Fall, Nurse's Role
Virtual Reality Fall Education for Caregivers
Falls place a huge financial burden on healthcare delivery systems, as well as physical and emotional harm to patients and families.
- Trial name
- NCT05161117
- Testing
- Virtual reality simulation app for caregiver education, online fall prevention education module
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Stroke
Comparative Effectiveness Research of Dual-task and Single-task Balance Training in People With Stroke
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual-task training at impairment, disability, and participation levels for stroke survivors and investigate possible factors affecting cognitive-motor interference (CMI)…
- Trial name
- NCT02686515
- Testing
- single-task balance training, dual-task balance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Falls
Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study
A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an at-home comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls.
- Trial name
- NCT00140322
- Testing
- Exercise, fall risk reduction
- Volunteers
- 455 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stroke, Ischemic, Balance Assessment
Validity and Reliablity of i-TUG Via EncephaLog
This study investigated the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the i-TUG, standard TUG, and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) using the EncephaLog smartphone application in individuals with chronic ischemic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Balance Assessment, Smartphones
- Trial name
- EncephaLog (NCT06950554)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Falls Prevention
"Stepping On" to Pisando Fuerte: Adapting an Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program for Latino Seniors
There are no evidence-based fall prevention programs for Hispanic/Latinos even though their age-adjusted death rate from unintentional falls is climbing in the US.
- Trial name
- NCT03895021
- Testing
- Pisando Fuerte
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Anesthesia
Influence of the "Atelier du rêve" (Dream Workshop) on the Quality of Falling Asleep in the Operating Room.
A "dream workshop" is organized for the children by nurses specialized in anesthesia in the CHI Creteil. During this workshop, the anesthesia process is explained to the children using games, drawings, songs, etc.
- Trial name
- REVA (NCT03651999)
- Testing
- participation in a workshop: "dream workshop" animated by a nurse anesthesist
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Congestive Heart Failure
SMARTCARE Project: Deploying Integrated Health & Social Services for Independent Living by Older People
Against the background of the European Innovation Partnership on Active \& Healthy Ageing, SmartCare aims to define a common set of standard functional specifications for an open ICT platform enabling the delivery of integrated…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Congestive Heart Failure, Falls Prevention
- Trial name
- SmartCare (NCT03112109)
- Testing
- 'New care'
- Volunteers
- 2,111 people
- Sponsor
- Him SA
Insomnia
Ramelteon 8 mg Tablets Specified Drug-use Survey: <Long-term Survey on Insomnia Accompanied by Difficulty Falling Asleep> - Transitional Survey From the Preceding Drug-use Survey -
The purpose of this survey is to examine the safety and efficacy of long-term use of ramelteon tablets (Rozerem 8 mg Tablets) in participants with difficulty falling asleep associated with insomnia in daily medical practice.
- Trial name
- NCT02153086
- Testing
- Ramelteon
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
DMD
ML-Based Multi-Sensor Fall Risk Screening in DMD
This prospective observational study aims to analyze changes in upper extremity functional movement over time in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07015632
- Testing
- Performance of the Upper Limb, Brooke Scale, grip strength test
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Fear of Falling in Muscular Dystrophy
Primary objectives WP1: Evaluate the prevalence of FOF in the study population and how this varies over time. Evaluate whether there are relationships between the variables investigated (clinical, motor, cognitive, psychological)…
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Muscular Dystrophies, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07129954
- Testing
- Motor rehabilitation, Motor Rehabilitation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Fall Patients
Keep Exercising & Stay Steady: Development and Feasibility of a Health Intervention to Encourage Exercise Maintenance After Fall Prevention Exercise Programmes End.
Falls and broken bones are a common health problem faced by older adults. Worldwide, one third of adults aged over 65 years old, and half of adults aged over 80 years, fall each year.
- Trial name
- KESS (NCT06447948)
- Testing
- Keep Exercising and Stay Steady
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Pediatric Nursing
The Effect of Digital and Classical Education Based on Planned Behavior Theory Given to Mothers in the Risk Group on Their Self-Efficacy in Identifying Safety Measures and First Aid for Home Accidents
Childhood home accidents are a significant health problem in our country and the world. Home accidents are more common in children aged 1-5, and cause temporary and permanent disabilities in deaths.
- Trial name
- Home Accidents (NCT06981416)
- Testing
- Digital education group, classical education group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Cerebral Palsy
Fall Frequency in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this cross-sectional clinical study is to evaluate the frequency of falls in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and compare it with healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06679166
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beylikduzu State Hospital
Accidental Falls, Bone Fracture
Flooring for Injury Prevention Trial
This study will evaluate the efficacy of novel compliant flooring in reducing injuries due to falls in a long-term care facility, determine the cost effectiveness of this intervention, and assess perceptions about compliant…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Bone Fracture, Traumatic Brain Injury, Head Injuries, Closed
- Trial name
- FLIP (NCT01618786)
- Testing
- SmartCell flooring, Plywood flooring
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Stephen Robinovitch
Fall, Fatigue
Determinants of the Fall Risk Profile and Quality of Life of Older Subjects Visting Climatic Health Resorts
The main objective of the study conducted in subjects aged 65 or older visiting the French Balaruc-les-bains climatic health resort was to : Determine factors that distinguish fallers from not fallers Determine factors that may…
- Trial name
- NCT04277000
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,471 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
A Study Investigating the Effect of Montelukast in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-0476-192)(COMPLETED)
A study of the ability of montelukast to improve signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis compared with placebo. Loratadine is included in the study as an active control.
- Trial name
- NCT00960141
- Testing
- montelukast sodium, Comparator: loratadine
- Volunteers
- 829 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Stroke, Osteoporosis
Sarcopenia and Risk of Falls in Patients With Major Chronic Diseases
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of therapeutic exercise and nutrition intervention for sarcopenia and risk of falls in patients with major chronic diseases.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Osteoporosis, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03798418
- Testing
- elastic band strengthening exercise, diet counseling
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Fall, Pressure Ulcer
PROSENIOR. Prevention of Pressure Ulcers, Malnutrition, Poor Oral Health and Falls Among Older Persons Receiving Municipal Health Care and Are Registered in the Quality Registry Senior Alert
Inclusion criteria for study I and II is nurse aides, registered nurses and managers working in nursing homes who register in Senior Alert.
- Conditions
- Fall, Pressure Ulcer, Malnutrition, Oral Health
- Trial name
- NCT05308862
- Testing
- Care process for assessements of risks
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Malmö University
Technology
Efficacy of Bed Mattress Sensor for Detecting Pre-fall Activities and Preventing Bedside Falls in Elderly in Residential Setting
The study has 1 primary research question and 5 auxiliary research questions regarding the use of bed mattress sensor for detecting pre-fall activities in elderly residents in old-age home setting: Primary research question: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05490368
- Testing
- Bed mattress sensor system
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong