Clinical trials: Falling Injury
Drowning, Drowning, Near
Patients Treated by the Danish Emergency Medical Services Following Non-drowning Water Rescues From 2016 to 2023
Since 2015, all Danish prehospital EMS have used the nationwide Prehospital Electronic Medical Record (PEMR). In 2023, the investigators developed the Danish Drowning Formula (DDF), a text-search algorithm designed to search the…
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drowning, Near, Submersion, Submersion - Accidental
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT06327893)
- Testing
- Submersion or immersion in liquid
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Drowning, Drowning; Anoxia
Primary or Secondary Drowning
According to WHO's rules, any death certificate must state the underlying cause of death and contributory causes of death may also be stated.
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drowning; Anoxia, Drowning, Near, Drowning in Swimming Pool
- Trial name
- DROWN_COD (NCT06310499)
- Testing
- Drowning
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Drowning, Drown
Drowning Incidents Treated by the Danish SAR Helicopters
Improving oxygenation and ventilation in drowning patients early in the field is critical and may be lifesaving. This may be achieved by helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) such as the Danish Air Ambulance, or the Royal…
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drown, Drowning; Anoxia, Drowning, Near
- Trial name
- DROWN_SAR (NCT06322134)
- Testing
- Drowning incident
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Pediatric Trauma
Preventable Paediatric Trauma - Retrospective Analysis
Purpose: a retrospective study of all Paediatric patients who presented to Ziv Medical Centre with injuries of all systems, major and minor, in order to determine the exact circumstances of the injury, whether this might have…
- Trial name
- NCT01825343
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Ziv Hospital
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming
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
Fracture, Fractures, Hip
The PREVENT Trial: a Pragmatic Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multifaceted Fracture Prevention Model for Long-term Care
Hip fractures occur nearly twice as often for older adults residing in long-term care as they do in older adults of a similar age still living in other settings.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Fractures, Hip, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- PREVENT (NCT04947722)
- Testing
- PREVENT Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,060 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Fall Injury, Osteoporotic Fractures
Pole Walking Intervention in Retirement Communities
This patient-oriented, multi-site study aims to co-design and test a pole walking program with resident and staff representatives from participating independent living and retirement communities.
- Trial name
- NCT05388227
- Testing
- Pole walking
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Drowning, Drowning; Anoxia
The Emergency Call on Drowning
This study aims to 1) describe patient-, setting-, and dispatcher-related characteristics in drowning-related emergency calls to the Emergency Medical Dispatch Centre (1-1-2 emergency phone) and 2) factors associated with 30-day…
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drowning; Anoxia, Drowning, Near, Drowning; Asphyxia
- Trial name
- DROWN_CALL (NCT06310486)
- Testing
- Drowning-related OHCA, Drowning-related non-OHCA
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Drowning, Drown
Drowning Incidents in Danish Harbours
A recent study reported significantly increased mortality from drowning-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Danish harbours compared to other public places (e.g., public pools, coastlines, and lakes).
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drown, Drowning; Anoxia, Drowning, Near
- Trial name
- DROWN_HARBOR (NCT06312202)
- Testing
- Drowning
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Ankle Injuries, Risk of Falling
Weight Variations Impacts on the Ankle of the Child
Obesity is a global health problem. It changes the measurement of the human body and makes a big change to move the body. The increased weight and mass change the way the limbs and whole body generate and react to force Excess…
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Risk of Falling, Stability
- Trial name
- NCT05074511
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
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
Abdominal Injuries, Physical Abuse
Effectiveness of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
The purpose of the study is to generate pilot data describing test characteristics of contrast enhanced ultrasound in young children with concern for abdominal trauma.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Injuries, Physical Abuse, Accidental Fall, Motor Vehicle Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03473249
- Testing
- Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound using Lumason
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fall Related Injury, Social Isolation
KOSO (Keep On Stepping On)/ Stepping Online
The overall purpose of this multi-phase study is to develop (Phase 1) and test potential effectiveness and feasibility of Keep On Stepping On (KOSO)/Stepping Online, an online falls prevention maintenance program for Stepping On…
- Trial name
- NCT02774889
- Testing
- Stepping Online
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Motor Impairments, Orthopaedic Injuries
Gait Characteristics Following a Fall
The purpose of this study is to quantify the safety degree of the patient's gait, to detect the reason for the fall and quantify the biomechanical parameters related to fall.
- Conditions
- Motor Impairments, Orthopaedic Injuries, Neurological Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT01631604
- Testing
- Walking aids and devices, Muscle/nerve injection, Corrective surgery
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Hip Fractures, Sarcopenia
Feasibility of High Density Sit-to-stand Functional Resistance Training in Patients With Hip Fracture
The objective of this study is to examine if functional high-density, high-volume chair rise training is feasible for increasing lower extremity strength without causing excessive hip pain during execution in patients with hip…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Sarcopenia, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05840315
- Testing
- Basic intervention and nutritional intervention, Sit-to-stand, Leg press
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Horsholm Municipality
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
Accidental Falls
The HIP-HOP Flooring Study: Helping Injury Prevention in Hospitalised Older People
In hospitals, older people can fall and hurt themselves. The investigators want to see if a new type of flooring can help stop people hurting themselves as badly, if they accidentally fall.
- Trial name
- NCT00817869
- Testing
- New flooring
- Where
- 8 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 571 people
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Accidental Falls, Fractures
Clinical Evaluation of a Wireless Monitoring Device to Reduce Falls in the Elderly and Others at High Risk of Falling
Falls are a public health problem of significant social and economic significance. No primary intervention devices have been shown to be effective in reducing falls and associated injuries.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fractures, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT00249743
- Testing
- FallSaver (formerly called NOCwatch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NOCwatch International
Pain, Obesity, Childhood
Sumamos Excelencia Project: Implementation of Best Practices in Clinical Practice (Thrid Edition)
There is a gap between research and clinical practice, leading to variability in decision-making. Multifaceted implementation strategies are for improving implementation of best practices.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Childhood, Breast Feeding, Incontinence, Urinary
- Trial name
- SE24 (NCT06522529)
- Testing
- Multifaceted implementation strategy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III