Clinical trials: Fall Risk
Accidental Fall, Fall
Development of a Multivariable Prognostic PREdiction Model for 1-year Risk of FALLing in Community-dwelling Older Adults in a Non-clinical Setting
Falls in community-dwelling older adults is a frequent problem with an incidence of 30 % in over-65s and 50 % in over-80s. Incidences are expected to increase significantly in the future due to population aging.
- Trial name
- PREFALL (NCT03608709)
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Accidental Falls, Sedentary Lifestyle
Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk
The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.
- Trial name
- ReadySteady (NCT02433249)
- Testing
- 1 Physical Activity, Interpersonal Motivation, Intrapersonal Motivation
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Physical Therapy, Survey
The Weighting of the Balance
Summary Introduction: Falls are involuntary events that cause loss of balance and hit the body on the ground or on another firm surface that stops it.
- Conditions
- Physical Therapy, Survey, Balance, Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT05285150
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Rehabilitacion Manuel Rocca
Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Balance, Fear of Falling and Fall Risk in Older Female Patients
This study (study type: cross-sectional) aims to investigate the relationship of sarcopenia level with balance, fear of falling and risk of falling in the elderly female population.
- Trial name
- NCT06277193
- Testing
- valuation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients non-sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with probable sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with sarcopenia.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Fall Risk, Healthy Elderly
Training the Brain with a Robotic Device for Balance Recovery
The research objective of this study is to determine whether an intervention and associated robotic device called "Assisted Movement with Enhanced Sensation (AMES) can be used to enhance balance recovery following an unexpected…
- Trial name
- NCT02765425
- Testing
- AMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Aged
Simplified Pilates Training in Older Adults in Hong Kong
This study aims to examine the efficacy of the simplified Pilates exercise programme developed by a group of Pilates and rehabilitation experts in Hong Kong to reduce the risk of falling (the physical and psychological risk…
- Trial name
- NCT05016089
- Testing
- The 16-style simplified Pilates exercise programme
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Fall, Balance
Effect of Single-task, Dual-task and Analogy Training During Gait Rehabilitation
The study aims to examine the effect of single-task, dual-task and analogy training during gait rehabilitation on conscious motor processing propensity, balance, walking ability and fear of falling by older adults at risk of…
- Conditions
- Fall, Balance, Reinvestment Propensity, Gait Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT03811782
- Testing
- Single-task Training, Dual-task Training, Analogy Training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Sleep Deprivation
Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Sensory Integration of Balance, Fall Risk and Postural Stability
Sleepiness caused by sleep deprivation may increase the risk of injuries and damages during physical activity. Individual data so far indicates worsening of postural stability and control with females exhibiting better static…
- Trial name
- NCT05170191
- Testing
- Sleep Deprivation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Arthritis
Balance Impairment and Falls Risk in People With Lower Limb Arthritis, and Can These be Improved With Exercise?
Arthritis has been reported as a risk factor for falls. Few studies have investigated the effect of balance training on balance performance in women with lower limb arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00527189
- Testing
- Balance Exercises
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Ageing Research Institute, Australia
Fall Prevention, Elderly
Effects of Action Observation Training and Exercises Over 65 Years Old
With aging, the decrease in muscle strength in the musculoskeletal system , body biomechanics and posture changes and the risk of falling increase.
- Trial name
- NCT04759690
- Testing
- Action observation, Exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Postural Balance, Fall
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Balance Training Program
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for fall prevention. Participants are randomly assigned to telerehabilitation group or control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06210828
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation, Control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Pilot Study: Does Chiropractic Care Decrease Fall Risk in Older Adults
The purpose is to study the effect of chiropractic care on balance in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00497965
- Testing
- Chiropractic Manipulation, Balance Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
Hemiparesis, Balance
Effect of Incorporating Perceptual Learning Into Plantar Hardness Discrimination on the Risk of Falling and Muscle Torque in Patients With Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia, a common stroke sequela, significantly impairs motor function, leading to balance issues and increased fall risk. Traditional rehabilitation methods often fall short in fully restoring function.
- Trial name
- NCT07077837
- Testing
- Study Group, Control
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
Improving Balance and Mobility
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Accidental Falls, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- MMBI (NCT02374463)
- Testing
- MMBI, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy
The Effectiviness of Pilates on the Risk of Fall in Healthy Older Adults
This research examine the effectiveness of a Pilates intervention for reducing the risk of falls among adults aged over 65 years.
- Trial name
- NCT04343300
- Testing
- Pilates, exercise without Pilates
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Identification of Home Fall Hazards
Comparison of Home-based Video, Paper/Print Checklist and Professional Home Assessment in Detection of Fall Hazards at Home
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and potential impact of video analysis of footage taken with a GoPro camera video in comparison to a homeowner checklist or gold standard home assessment as a means of…
- Trial name
- NCT02775604
- Testing
- Video based/Therapists' rating of comprehensive-home-fall-hazard-checklist (vt-CHFHC), Paper based/Patient self-rating of comprehensive-home-fall-hazard-checklist (pp-CHFHC)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Age Problem, Fall
Fall Risk Assessment Using Hybrid Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches and a Novel Posturography
The purpose of this project is to combine a novel posturogrpahy based on HTC VIVE trackers and hybrid machine learning and deep learning algorithms to establish a set of simple, convenient and valid fall risk assessment tool.
- Trial name
- NCT05308563
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Strength and Balance Training to Reduce the Fall Risk in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
This study will address the scarcity of research and the variations in recommendations regarding the effects of strength and balance training to reduce the fall risk in knee osteoarthritis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04993911
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Elderly Population
Comparison of (Balance, Resistance, Aerobic and Cognitive Exercises) & (Balance Resistance Exercise)
In the elderly risk of fall increased due to impaired balance and gait, cognitive impairment, sensory defects and reduced muscle strength.
- Trial name
- NCT04293952
- Testing
- Balance, Resistance, Aerobic, Cognition Exercises (BRACE), Balance Resistance Exercise (BRE)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Nursing Caries, Old Age; Debility
Multifactorial Study of the Relationship Between the Conditions of Life and the Incidence of Risk of Falling
HYPOTHESIS: The incidence of risk of falls is related to the living conditions of elderly people in the community. OBJECTIVES: To study the relationship between living conditions and the incidence of risk of falls in older adults…
- Conditions
- Nursing Caries, Old Age; Debility, Aging Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04301713
- Testing
- Evaluation of rik of falls
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca