Clinical trials: Fall, open to volunteers
Frail Elderly Patients, Hypogonadal Males
Effect of Testosterone on Elderly Frail Men With Testosterone Deficiency
The purpose of this study is to increase the functional level of the elderly to thereby reduce fall risk, improve motor skills, and increase psychological well-being, as well as to assess whether the restoration of a normal…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Patients, Hypogonadal Males, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT07512323
- Testing
- Nebido (Testosterone Undecanoate)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Rune Skovgaard Rasmussen
High Fall Risk
ALERT-ED: Awareness and Linkage to Resources for At-Risk Emergency Department Patients
Falls are the leading reason for injury-related emergency department (ED) visits in older adults with high rates of ED revisits for falls.
- Trial name
- ALERT-ED (NCT07028463)
- Testing
- ALERT-ED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,700 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fall Prevention, Falls
Steady Stride Fall Prevention Protocol vs Standard of Care
Falls are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in community dwelling older US adults (65 years old and older) .
- Trial name
- SteadyStrides (NCT07092176)
- Testing
- Steady Strides
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute
Falls Prevention
Walk On! National Council on Aging Innovation Lab
This is a multi-site, one-arm type-2 hybrid-effectiveness implementation trial. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Walk On! program helps prevent falls in older adults who have trouble moving around or feel…
- Trial name
- Walk On! NCOA (NCT07368907)
- Testing
- Walk On! Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Patient Safety, Fall
THE EFFECT OF STANDARD PATİENT-BASED AND WEB-BASED SİMULATİON ON NURSİNG STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND CLİNİCAL SKİLLS İN FALL RİSK ASSESSMENT
Introduction: Falls are the most frequently reported and preventable type of safety incident. Patient falls are the most common adverse events in hospitals.
- Conditions
- Patient Safety, Fall, Simulation Edication
- Trial name
- NCT07557082
- Testing
- Standardized patient, web-based simulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ESRA ERTUĞRUL
Aging, Alzheimer Disease
The Nightlight Falls Prevention Study
This project will test the effectiveness of a novel intervention consisting of unobtrusive, low-intensity, horizontal and vertical lights that outline the bathroom or entry way doorframe in residents' rooms and provide visual…
- Conditions
- Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia of Alzheimer Type
- Trial name
- NCT05973448
- Testing
- Novel Lighting Condition, Control Lighting Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Falls, Sarcopenia
Health Promotion With Targeted Exercise Intervention for Decreasing Fall Risk and Inactivity in Aging Veterans With Obesity and Signs of Sarcopenia
Falls are a major health risk for older Veterans, especially those with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia), which together increase the chances of falling and losing independence.
- Conditions
- Falls, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- ENHANCE (NCT07206368)
- Testing
- Fall prevention exercise, Health promotion education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Falls Injury, Falls
Potential of Interface Care Models to Deliver More Appropriate Care to Patients With Acute Medical Illness
Every country in the world is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older persons. As a result of the changes, the profile and needs of people with medical illnesses have evolved.
- Conditions
- Falls Injury, Falls, Hospitalization in Acute Care, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- NCT07536035
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Cervical Myelopathy, Balance Assessment
Impact of Tai Chi in Cervical Myelopathy
The goal of this observational study is to determine if patients with cervical myelopathy who participate in a Tai Chi program will demonstrate improved gait and balance compared to patients who undergo usual care.
- Conditions
- Cervical Myelopathy, Balance Assessment, Fall Risk
- Trial name
- NCT06876012
- Testing
- Tai Chi Program
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Diet, Food and Nutrition, Accidental Falls
Occupational Therapy and Registered Dietitian Services to Reduce Fall Risk Among Home Delivered Meal Clients
The purpose of this study is to determine which of the following four service models is most effective for reducing fall risk among home-delivered meal clients: (1) meals alone, (2) meals + registered dietitian services, (3)…
- Conditions
- Diet, Food and Nutrition, Accidental Falls, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT06586970
- Testing
- Meals + RD services, Meals + OT services, Meals + RD + OT services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Cognitive Impairment, High Fall Risk
Fall Prevention in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Falls represent the leading cause of hospitalization, nursing home admissions, disability and mortality for older adults with annual healthcare costs over $50 billion.
- Trial name
- NEUROFALL (NCT07507812)
- Testing
- Virtual Neurophysiological Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Concerns About Falling, Falls
Educational Interventions to Reduce Concerns About Falling, Falls and Associated Outcomes Among Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an active educational intervention (using interactive and active methods of teaching) works better than the traditional lecture teaching to reduce concerns of falling, falls and…
- Conditions
- Concerns About Falling, Falls, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07515053
- Testing
- Interactive Fall Prevention Education, Printed Educational Materials
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Aging, Fall Risk
Implementation of Routine Walking Speed Measurements in Older Veterans
Walking speed is a powerful predictor of mortality and adverse health consequences (e.g. fall or hospitalization) in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall Risk, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- NCT07513805
- Testing
- Usual Care, FASTER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,500 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Whole Body Vibration, Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Whole-Body Vibration on Balance, Risk of Falling and Quality of Life in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of Whole-body vibration in improving postural control, risk of falling, and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
- Conditions
- Whole Body Vibration, Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), Fall Risk, Fall Prevention, Balance
- Trial name
- WBV/QOL/CIPN (NCT07508527)
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration, Traditional exercise
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fall
AI-assisted Fall Prevention Through Evidence
The goal of this multi-method study is to investigate how AI-assisted fall-prevention are implemented in routine hospital care what their effects are.
- Trial name
- SAFE (NCT07503665)
- Testing
- Not applicable- observational study
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 23,425 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halmstad University
Aging, Fall Injury Prevention
Older Adult Traditional Balance Training vs Traditional Balance Training Plus Neck Strengthening
This study promotes greater understanding of factors impacting balance and how neck strength alters specific aspects of impaired balance.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall Injury Prevention, At Fall Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07503899
- Testing
- Neck Strengthening Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Fall, Old Age
Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project
This Guangzhou-based project uses a randomized controlled trial to test home environment modifications (e.g., anti-slip mats, lighting) for preventing falls among 320 community-dwelling elders.
- Trial name
- NCT07458958
- Testing
- Home Environment Assessment and Modification
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fall Injury
Reducing G60 Recidivism Rates
The research surrounding best practice guidelines of geriatric trauma patients in the inpatient setting is broad. Furthermore, the comprehensiveness of research programs varies based on individual hospital resource capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT05224765
- Testing
- Fall prevention class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Health System
Dementia, Mild, Accidental Falls
Development of Pressure Sensor Based Dementia and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
The goal of this intervention program is to test the effectiveness of pressure sensor based dementia and fall prevention program for improving cognitive and physical functions of community dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild, Accidental Falls, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06664229
- Testing
- Fall and dementia prevention exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunmi Song
Stroke, Neurological Diseases or Conditions
Development and Efficacy of a Novel, Cost-Effective Gait Training Device Utilized at Home for Stroke Survivors
This pilot, parallel-group randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility, safety, usability, and preliminary efficacy of the Rise\&Walk InHome (RWH), a novel robotic gait training device designed for home use after…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurological Diseases or Conditions, Hemiparesis;Poststroke/CVA, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT07250425
- Testing
- Rise&Walk InHome by Healing Innovations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Innovations