Clinical trials: Fall Risk Factors
Patient Fall
Yoga's Effect on Fall Risk Factors in the Rural, Older Adult Population; an Academic/Community Partnership
This is a 2 year pilot/feasibility project to develop an intervention, test research methods, and evaluate the effects of yoga on core strength and balance of an older rural population in an effort to ultimately reduce the…
- Trial name
- Yoga/Falls (NCT02443038)
- Testing
- Yoga
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Health Data from Well on My Legs Program
The percentage of people aged over 80 will double in 25 years, reaching 10% of the population. This means that care practices for older adults will have to be adapted.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Fear
- Trial name
- DS-BSSJ (NCT06659484)
- Testing
- Assessment, Multicomponent exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
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
Accidental Fall, Fall Injury
The Impact of Specifically Adapted Judo-based Training Program on Risk Factors for Falls Among Adults
This is a control study with a 2-group pretest-posttest design investigating the effects of a 10-week judo-inspired exercise program (Judo4Balance) for physical functions, self-efficacy, activity level, and fall techniques among…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Fall Injury, Work-related Injury, Work Accident
- Trial name
- J4BA (NCT04294342)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Participants in 10 week Judo Inspired Exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna University
Osteoporosis
Aquatic Verses Land Exercise to Decrease Fall Risk
Compare the effect of aquatic,land and no exercise on fall risk factors in women diagnosed with osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00227071
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Parkinson Disease
Factors Associated with Falling in Parkinson's Disease
The objective of this study will be to identify multidisciplinary fall risk factors in persons with stage 3 idiopathic Parkinson's Disease compared to age and sex-matched healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04440033
- Testing
- Baseline assessment of demographic, anthropometric and clinical characteristics, Locomotor assessments, Speech assessments
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Exercise
The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Strength, Balance, Fall Risk and Life Satisfaction
The hypothesis of this study is that participation in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders program 1 hour, twice per week, for 12 weeks may result in significant positive changes to the health status of…
- Trial name
- NCT02762305
- Testing
- RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Northridge
Age-Related Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass, Aging
Agility Training for Older Adults to Improve Fall Risk Factors
In this randomized controlled trial the effect of 4 months of multi-component (strength, balance, cognition, endurance) exercise training intervention on measures of neuromuscular performance, cognition, and endurance as well as…
- Conditions
- Age-Related Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass, Aging, Sarcopenia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- AgilE (NCT05727254)
- Testing
- Agility training, Exercise recommendations, Exercise diary
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oliver Faude
Fall, Age Problem
A Specific Dance Intervention in Older Adults in Hong Kong
This study is a fully-powered randomised controlled trial and an essential follow-up study of our pilot work. The 21-style specific dance intervention to improve the balance and reduce the risks of falls (SDIIBRF) was suggested…
- Trial name
- NCT06563661
- Testing
- The 21-style specific dance exercises
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Accidental Falls
Effects of Senior Dance on Risk Factors for Falls
The efficacy of exercise programs to prevent falls among older people is well documented in the literature. However, older people's adherence to these exercise programs has been reported to be suboptimal, varying between 21% and…
- Trial name
- DanSE (NCT02603523)
- Testing
- Senior Dance
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Falls
Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors
Action Seniors!: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors
- Trial name
- NCT00323596
- Testing
- physical activity program of strength and balance retraining
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sarcopenia
Frailty and Assocciated Factors in Sarcopenia
Primary sarcopenia is a condition that occurs with the aging process and is characterized by symptoms such as decreased muscle mass, impaired muscle function and decreased physical strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06931964
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Aging Problems, Frailty
Impact of Skills Acquired Through Judo Training on Risk Factors for Falling in Elderly Men and Women
Falls and injuries from falls are one of the greatest threats to public health. One of the risk factors for accidental falls is a low self-efficacy regarding the perceived capability to perform activities without the risk of…
- Conditions
- Aging Problems, Frailty, Fall Injury, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- J4BE (NCT04061785)
- Testing
- Judo4Balance - 12 week judo inspired exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna 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
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 Risk Factors, Fall Prevention
Effects of a Fall Preventive Exercise Program on Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors in Healthy Older Adults.
Background With increasing age neuromuscular deficits (e.g., sarcopenia) may result in impaired physical performance and an increased risk for falls.
- Trial name
- NCT01906034
- Testing
- Exercise with supervision, Home-based without supervision
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Potsdam
Functionality, Falls, Elderly, Fall Prevention, Exercise Elderly, Assessment, Rehabilitation, Community-Dwelling
Exercise Effectiveness on Fall Risk Factors
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention exercise program on enhancing fall risk deterrent factors, such as balance, postural control, overall strength, functionability in community-dwelling individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04358653
- Testing
- fall prevention exercise program
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Dementia, Falls
A Study of Why People With Early Memory Problems Fall or Almost Fall
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that are associated with falls and near falls in community-dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Falls, Near-Falls
- Trial name
- NCT00434889
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Aging, Fall Risk Factors
Use of Virtual Reality for the Assessment of Attentional and Reaction Abilities for Fall Risk Evaluation
Aging is a condition characterized by a general decline in physical and cognitive performance, however its effects on various functions are still controversial.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall Risk Factors, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT06940245
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Accidental Falls, Aging
Evaluation of the Effects of a Cognitive-Motor Fall Prevention Program on Fall Risk Factors
The goal of this interventional study is to compare in community dwelling elderly people the effects of two physical activity programs to prevent accident falls : "SILVER XIII EQUILIBRE" program and "VIVIFRAIL" program, on…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- 13EVAL (NCT05625828)
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor Physical Activity, Multifactorial Physical Activity
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- EZUS-LYON 1