Clinical trials: Fall Risk
Falls-Risk
Patient Perspectives of an Automated Falls-Risk Screening and Referral Tool in the Emergency Department (ED)
The purpose of the overall study to evaluate implementation-related outcomes of a falls-risk clinical decision support (CDS) system using patient electronic health records (EHR) data to automatically screen and identify older…
- Trial name
- NCT05846685
- Testing
- Patient Phone Interviews, Patient In Person Interviews
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dynamic Balance, Risk of Fall
Effects of Combined Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Elderly
This study focuses on improving balance in elderly individuals (aged 60-80 years) who may experience dizziness or instability while walking or performing daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07608991
- Testing
- occulomotor with otago exercises, Combined Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises with Otago Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Fall Risk Assessment, Tele-assessment Reliability
''The Agreement Between Face-to-face and Tele-assessment of Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale in Older People''
The purpose of this study is to examine the measurement consistency and reliability of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAGBS) between the tele-assessment method and the face-to-face assessment method.
- Conditions
- Fall Risk Assessment, Tele-assessment Reliability, Geriatric Population
- Trial name
- FAB (NCT07178028)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
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, Elderly
The Effect of Home Based Fall Prevention Program on Older Adults at High Risk of Falling
Fall prevention programs that implement and evaluate fall rates, balance status, accidents related to falls and hospital admissions, exercise status, muscle strength, fear of falling, and quality of life can be effective…
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Elderly, Home Based Care, Fall Risk
- Trial name
- HoBFaPP (NCT06643169)
- Testing
- home-based fall prevention program with multifactorial
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
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
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
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
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 Prevention, Fall Risk Factors
Fall-Prevention Education and Fall-Related Behaviors in Older Adults
This study investigates the effect of a structured fall-prevention education program on safe fall-related behaviors in older adults.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Fall Risk Factors, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- NCT07499895
- Testing
- Structured Fall-Prevention Education, Fall-Prevention Informational Brochure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Betul Esra Cevik
Lower Limb Amputation, Slip Perturbations
Pilot Study on the Evaluation of the Functionality, Safety and Reliability of New Tripping Devices for Lower Limbs.
The study aims to identify prognostic biomarkers of fall risk in patients with lower limb amputation
- Conditions
- Lower Limb Amputation, Slip Perturbations, Fall Risk
- Trial name
- MOTU++ pedane (NCT06883942)
- Testing
- prosthetic group performs the entire protocol with their own prosthesis, Experimental Group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Fall Risk, Fall Prevention, Fall Risk
Fall Prevention in Older Adults in an Italian Cohort
Proximal femoral fractures are associated with increased mortality in older adults and may contribute to loss of functional independence, resulting in a higher risk of long-term institutionalization.
- Conditions
- Fall Risk, Fall Prevention, Fall Risk, Accidental Falls
- Trial name
- NCT07437690
- Testing
- Khymeia
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Chronic Ischemic Stroke, Balance Impairment
Effect Of Task-Specific Training With And Without Biofeedback On Balance And Risk Of Falls In Chronic Ischemic Stroke Patients Of Central Lahore, Pakistan
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of task-specific training with and without biofeedback compared to conventional physical therapy on balance and fall risk in chronic ischemic stroke patients in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Ischemic Stroke, Balance Impairment, Risk of Fall
- Trial name
- TST-BIO-STROKE (NCT07125157)
- Testing
- Task-Specific Training with Biofeedback, Task-Specific Training without Biofeedback, conventional stroke rehabilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Syed Ali Behram Subazwari
Hypertension, Fall Risk
Short-Term Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs on Postural Balance and Fall Risk
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the short-term effects of three commonly prescribed antihypertensive drug classes (beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers) on postural balance and fall risk in…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Fall Risk, Postural Balance, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07099677
- Testing
- Beta Blocker, ACE inhibitor, Calcium channel blocker
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Fall Risk
Assessment of Fall Risks and Subject-specific Training for Fall Reduction
The target population of this project is older people with high risks of falls. About 30% community-dwelling individuals over 65 years of age fall each year and the rate of fall related injuries leading to loss of function and…
- Trial name
- NCT06396650
- Testing
- Home-based training, Lab-based training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Fall Risk, Fall Prevention
EFFECT OF PLAZEPOD VERSUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON RISK OF FALLING IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Renal nutrition Fluid control Safe physical activity Sleep hygiene, energy and managing fatigue Adherence and awareness
- Trial name
- HD Fall Risk (NCT07380191)
- Testing
- Device + Behavioral, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Falls, Fall Risk
The Relationship Between Self-Awareness and Risk of Falls During Walking in Adults
This study examines the relationship between self-awareness and the risk of falls during walking in older adults and rehabilitation patients. Falls are a major health concern among older adults worldwide.
- Conditions
- Falls, Fall Risk, Fall Risk Factors, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- SAFR (NCT07367763)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Older Men and Women With High Fall Risk
A Balanced Assessment and Training Protocol (BATP) to Address Balance Disorders in Older and Neurologically Disabled Veterans
Falls are by far the leading cause of accidental injury and death in older adults. The Veteran population is more severely affected by falls since it is significantly older than the overall population (45% over 65 years of age…
- Trial name
- BATP (NCT04359888)
- Testing
- Multi-Modality Balance Intervention, Balanced Reach Training (BRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Myeloma, Fall Risk Factors
Fall Risk Assessment and an Exercise Intervention for Prevention of Falls in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Approximately one third of the population over the age of 65 falls at least once a year. The risk of falling is in increased in older patients with tumor diseases.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Fall Risk Factors, Strength Training Effects, Balance Training Effects
- Trial name
- Myfall (NCT07044427)
- Testing
- Strength and balance training in combination with a treadmill-based pertubation intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg