Clinical trials: Fall Risk
Aging, Asymmetry
Fall Risk in Adults Over 65: The Relevance of Morphological and Functional Lower Limb Asymmetries.
Falls among older adults represent a major public health burden. Approximately 30% of individuals aged 65 and older experience at least one fall each year.
- Conditions
- Aging, Asymmetry, Fall Risk Factors, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- ASY&FALL (NCT07742397)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Stroke, Fall
Predicting Fall Risk in Stroke Patients Using a Machine Learning Model and Multi-Sensor Data
The study assesses a machine learning model developed to predict fall risk among stroke patients using multi-sensor signals. This prospective, multicenter, open-label, sponsor-initiated confirmatory trial aims to validate the…
- Trial name
- NCT06380049
- Testing
- EMG Analysis Software
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Frailty, Fall
Frailty Status and Increased Risk for Falls
We hypothesized that the use of anticholinergic medications may precipitate falls differently by frailty status in older adults.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Fall, Anticholinergic Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT04233541
- Testing
- Fall assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Fall, Music
Risk of Falls in Patients Attending Music Sessions on an Acute Geriatric Ward
Music therapy has long been used to improve communication, health and quality of life. Music is also known to regulate pain, mood and anxiety levels.
- Conditions
- Fall, Music, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT03348657
- Testing
- Music Session
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Fall, Healthy Aging
Validity and Reliability of a Depth Camera-based Automated Physical Function and Fall Risk Assessments
Falls significantly reduce physical function as well as quality of life which leads to failure of successful aging among elders.
- Trial name
- NCT06519864
- Testing
- Azure Kinect-based Tandem Stance Test (ATST) and Physical Therapist's Measurements of Tandem Stance Test (PTST), Azure Kinect-based Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (AFTSS) and Physical Therapist's Measurements of Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (PFTSS), Azure Kinect-based Timed Up and Go Test (ATUG) and Physical Therapist's Measurements of Timed Up and Go Test (PTUG)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University
Elderly Population
Effects of Supervised (BRACE) Balance, Resistance, Aerobic &Cognitive Exercises
In the elderly risk of fall increases due to balance dysfunction, cognitive impairment and low vision. In this research, the aim is to find the effects of Supervised BRACE (Balance, Resistance, Aerobic, Cognitive Exercises)…
- Trial name
- NCT04946240
- Testing
- Supervised (BRACE) Group, Conventional Balance Exercises Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Stroke, Healthy Aging
Alternative Therapies for Improving Motor Impairment, Fall-risk and Overall Physical Function
Neurological impairment such as stroke and aging is a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03758846
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor exergaming, Conventional balance Training, Dance Therapy for Stroke
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Rehabilitation, Training
The Effect of Modified Stepping Trainings in Frailty Elderly With Physical Performance- a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial compared the effects of modifiled stepping exercise training on flat step and unstable step on the functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Training, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06505083
- Testing
- modified stepping trainings
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chonticha Kaewjoho
Healthy Participants
Testing Healthy Participants for Drowsiness After Single Dosing of Two Different Doses of Muscle Relaxer
Health participants take a single dose, perform testing, washout for one week, take a single dose of different formulation, and perform testing for comparison of the 2 doses.
- Trial name
- NCT07801066
- Testing
- Metaxalone 640 mg, Metaxalone 800 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Primus Pharmaceuticals
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
Osteosarcopenia and Exercise
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of combination of aerobic and resistive exercise on activities of daily living and risk of fall in osteosarcopenic patients
- Trial name
- NCT04526327
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Fall, Risk Reduction
Prevention Focused Home-Based Physical Therapy Utilizing Community Partnership Referrals
This novel study supports the positive benefits of Home Based Older Persons Upstreaming Physical Therapy (HOP-UP-PT) to older adults identified as "at-risk" by their local senior center after participating in a prevention-focused…
- Trial name
- NCT04814459
- Testing
- HOP-UP-PT Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oakland University
Nursing Education, Fall Risk Assessment
Podcast and Video Learning for Fall-Risk Assessment in Nursing Students
This randomized controlled study compared three educational approaches for teaching fall-risk assessment to first-year nursing students.
- Trial name
- NCT07873099
- Testing
- Podcast-Based Education, Video-Based Education, Face-to-Face Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Accidental Fall
FallSensing Multiplayer Games for Fall Risk Prevention in Senior Care Centers
Fall prevention programs should include strength and balance training, home hazard assessment and intervention, vision assessment and referral and also medication review with modification/withdrawal.
- Trial name
- NCT03623919
- Testing
- FallSensing multiplayer games
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra
Older Adults, Balance, Dance
Dance and Blood Flow Restriction as Balance Training for Older Women
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality among older adults (aged 65+) in Canada. Falls result from postural instability following age-related declines in muscle strength which begin in the 5th decade…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Balance, Dance, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Telehealth
- Trial name
- NCT07011784
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction in combination with dance classes, Dance classes alone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Accidental Falls
A Feasibility Study of a Mobile Application Intervention to Promote Strength and Balance Exercises in Older People
This five arm feasibility study aims to promote self-management in strength and balance exercises among community-living older people.
- Trial name
- NCT02916849
- Testing
- Safe Step, OEP
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Low Back Pain
The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined With Core Stabilisation Training on Functional Capacity, Physical Performance and Fall Risk in Geriatric Individuals With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise combined with core stabilisation training (CSE) in elderly individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSBP).
- Trial name
- NCT06946758
- Testing
- Core stabilization exercises, Aerobic Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Accidental Falls
Effectiveness of a Program to Improve Balance, Mobility, and Fall Prevention in Older Adults.
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Program in adults aged 65 and older. It compares supervised group-based training with an unsupervised home-based version of the same program.
- Trial name
- NCT07257315
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Program - Supervised Group, Otago Exercise Program - Home-Based
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanidad de Castilla y León
Fall
The Effectiveness of Remote Fall Prevention Program vs. Face-to-Face
Falls are a serious problem in the elderly leading to injuries, morbidity, and consequently a heavy impact on the individual suffering, and society at large.
- Trial name
- NCT05018455
- Testing
- Fall prevention program training based on Otago principles
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Older Women, Older Adults, Balance
Line Dancing With Blood Flow Restriction for Balance and Gait of Older Women (In-Person vs Online)
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among older women. Age-related declines in gait speed and postural stability are known risk-factors for falls.
- Conditions
- Older Women, Older Adults, Balance, Older Adults, Healthy Older Adults in the Community
- Trial name
- NCT07860541
- Testing
- Wearing blood flow restriction, Online dance classes, In-person dance classes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Stroke
Screening Diagnosis of Fall Risk After Stroke and Initial Intervention: A fNIRs Study
This is a functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRs) study designed to screen for risk of falls after diagnosis of stroke and initial intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT06062407
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University