Clinical trials: Fall Injury
Older Adults at Risk of Falling
Community Dissemination of Tai Ji Quan
The overarching objective of this project is to assess the potential public health impact of delivering Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, a proven fall prevention program, through local community dissemination partners…
- Trial name
- NCT01854931
- Testing
- Tai Ji Quan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 511 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
Multifaceted Intervention Using Telehealth to Reduce the Risk of Falls and Fractures in Older Men
Men sustain over one-third of osteoporosis-related fractures worldwide. The burden of osteoporotic fractures in older men is substantial, and men suffer significantly worse fracture-related outcomes than women.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteoporosis, Age-Related, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- MisterFIt (NCT05927623)
- Testing
- Multifaceted Virtual Fracture Prevention Program, Attention Control
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Alzheimer Disease
Perturbation Training Reduces Falls in People With Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
This study will examine the overall capacity of people with Alzheimer's disease learning fall-resistant skills from perturbation training.
- Trial name
- STAD (NCT05205980)
- Testing
- Perturbation training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
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
Accidental Falls, Fall Prevention
Technology Supported Improvement, Management and Prevention of Accidental Falls in Hospitals
The student will observe fall prevention systems in practice in 2 different hospitals considering how fall prevention technology influences staff behaviour and patients safety in the context of accidental falls in hospital.
- Trial name
- TechSIMPAFiH (NCT07355556)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Geriatric Disorder
Whole Body Vibration Exercise Training for Institutionalized Elderly
It is hypothesized that whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in physical functioning and reduction in fall incidence among institutionalized elderly, compared with conventional exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT01735682
- Testing
- Whole body vibration, Conventional exercise, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control
The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals
The goal of this study [type of study: clinical trial] is to was planned to investigate the effect of motor imagery training given to geriatric individuals with action observation on their balance performance and to compare these…
- Conditions
- Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control, Postural Balance, Virtual Reality Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06056180
- Testing
- Balance Training, Motor İmagery Training, Action Observation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Minimalist Footwear, Traditional Foot Exercise Program
Foot Strengthening to Improve Balance and Gait in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different foot-strengthening strategies can improve foot strength, balance, walking ability, and fall-related outcomes in middle-aged and older adults (ages 45-85 years).
- Conditions
- Minimalist Footwear, Traditional Foot Exercise Program, Foot Strengthening Device (ToePro), Control Condition
- Trial name
- NCT07384754
- Testing
- Minimalist footwear, Foot strengthening exercises, ToePro foot strengthening device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Haemiplegic Patients, Balance
The Relationship Between Lower Limb Functionality, Knee Joint Position Sense, Balance and Falls in Haemiplegic Patients
Stroke is defined as a neurological disorder attributed to acute focal damage of the central nervous system from a vascular cause, including cerebral infarction, intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
- Conditions
- Haemiplegic Patients, Balance, Knee Joint Position Sensation, Lower Limb Functionality
- Trial name
- NCT05973279
- Testing
- Tecno Body Prokin Isokinetic Balance System, Restorative Therapies RT300 leg/arm/cor:, CSMI (CYBEX) Humac Norm Isokinetic Test and Exercise System
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Chronic Disease, Fall Patients
Nature-based Therapy Program for Parkinson's Disease (PARC)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a nature-based program has positive effects on the physical and psychosocial health in a group of participants with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Fall Patients, Aging Problems, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT06452043)
- Testing
- PARC program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Other Specified Personal Exposures and History Presenting Hazards to Health, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Safe Play Areas for Ross County Kids Project
Specific Aim 1 - In collaboration with partners in Ross County, renovate and develop playgrounds in Chillicothe. Specific Aim 2 - In collaboration with partners in Ross County, promote safe play and play areas for children on…
- Conditions
- Other Specified Personal Exposures and History Presenting Hazards to Health, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Fall Involving Playground Equipment, Occurrence on Farm
- Trial name
- SPARK (NCT01291225)
- Testing
- Playground renovation and development, Educational campaign
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 311 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Stroke
Effect of Sensorimotor Training Versus Dual-task Training
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sensorimotor training and dual-task training on propriocetion, balance, functional mobility and fall risk in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07628374
- Testing
- Sensorimotor Training, Dual-Task Training, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Falls Injury
Frequent Fallers' Experiences of an Adapted Walking Frame, Designed to Reduce the Walking Aid's Associated Falls Risk
For some patients with mobility issues, a walking frame (commonly known as a zimmer frame - trademark of Zimmer Holdings), is provided to keep them on their feet and help them remain more independent in their home and when out…
- Trial name
- Walker (NCT03419845)
- Testing
- Step Right Buddy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS
Education, Online Learning
Online Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask Method in Falls Education for Nursing Students
This randomized controlled study will evaluate the effectiveness of an online Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) learning method on nursing students' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors related to patient fall prevention…
- Conditions
- Education, Online Learning, Fall Prevention, Fall, Accidental
- Trial name
- NCT07428772
- Testing
- Online Watch Summarize Question Learning Model
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Aging, Falling
Effects of Aquatic Intervention on Fall Risk, Hazard Perception, Calendar Planning and Brain Activity During Elderly
Normal aging is associated with balance, mobility and executive functions decline that increase fall risk and influence Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental ADL (IADL) functions such as safe road-crossing, planning and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Falling, Pedestrian Accidents, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03510377
- Testing
- Aquatic physical intervention, On-land physical intervention, Non physical intervention
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Vertebral Fracture
How Vertebral Fractures Effect Balance In Postmenopausal Women
Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone microstructure, ultimately predisposing patients to fragility fractures.
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Vertebral Fracture, Fracture of Vertebra, Fall
- Trial name
- NCT06502301
- Testing
- Cross-sectional study
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Occupational Injuries, Heat Stress
Effect of Rapid Heat Stress on Firefighters Musculoskeletal Injury Risk
This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization.
- Conditions
- Occupational Injuries, Heat Stress, Leg Injury, Back Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06442956
- Testing
- Rapid Heat Condition, Gradual Heat Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Stroke
Effects of Occlusal Imbalance and Clenching on Balance in Stroke Patients
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of stimulated occlusal imbalance and jaw clenching on balance and fall risk in patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07007429
- Testing
- Ipsilesional Side Stimulated Occlusal Imbalance, Contralesional Side Stimulated Occlusal Imbalance, Bilateral Cotton Roll with Jaw Clenching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Accidental Falls
Translation of an Evidence-Based Fall-Prevention Program Into Rural West Virginia Churches
Falls are the leading cause of death and injuries in adults over age 65 both nationally and in West Virginia. Rurality, age, physical inactivity, and chronic conditions, such as arthritis, are strong risk factors for falls in…
- Trial name
- NCT01961037
- Testing
- Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia 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