Clinical trials: Falling Risk, open to volunteers
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Effects of Sensorimotor Balance Training vs Digitally Augmented Core Stabilization in Women With Osteoporosis
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of sensorimotor-based balance training and digitally augmented core stabilization on postural control and fall risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT07875894
- Testing
- Sensorimotor-Based Balance Training, Digitally Augmented Core Stabilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Deep Brain Stimulation, PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Investigating the Increased Risk of Falls in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease Treated With Deep Brain Stimulation
The purpose of this pilot study is to assess changes in thinking and movement after deep brain stimulator implantation. The study will also examine whether these changes are related to the risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT07725315
- Testing
- DBS as part of standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fall Risk Factors, Physical Activity
OTAGO Exercise Program and Motivational Interviewing
The goal of this study is to see if OTAGO instructors, who have been trained in a special communication method called motivational interviewing, can help older adults start and stick with the OTAGO exercise program.
- Conditions
- Fall Risk Factors, Physical Activity, Engagement, Patient, Community-dwelling Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT06931067
- Testing
- OTAGO Exercise Program with motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Aged 65 Years or Older, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Validating a Multifactorial Algorithm to Predict Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Persons Aged 65 Years or Older
Falls in older adults have an annual incidence between 23 and 34% for persons of 65 years and older. The lack of transfer of promising research results on falls prevention to daily practice may have several explanations.
- Conditions
- Aged 65 Years or Older, Community Dwelling Older Adults, Falls Risk, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT06961799
- Testing
- Multifactorial algorithm to predict fall risk
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Stroke
Fall Risk Intervention for Stroke
After stroke, falling is a common problem. Falls can lead to injury, as well as fear of future falls. It is important to try to prevent falls from happening after stroke.
- Trial name
- FRISKI (NCT07349030)
- Testing
- Fall Prevention Intervention, Active Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- MGH Institute of Health Professions
Accidental Falls, Injuries
The Safety Integration Stakeholders (SAINTS) Program to Integrate Worker and Patient Safety in Oregon Rural Hospitals
The safety integration stakeholders (saints) program to integrate worker and patient safety in Oregon rural hospitals. The rationale is that the saints program will positively impact outcomes by identifying and training peer…
- Trial name
- SAINTS (NCT06302088)
- Testing
- SAINTS program
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy
Development and Validation of the FBIndex to Determine the Risk of Falls for Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders
Currently, there are no standardised fall risk scores or guidelines on when to use appropriate assistive gait devices (AGDs) for people with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs).
- Conditions
- Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy, Limb-girdle and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophies, Pompe Disease
- Trial name
- FBIndex (NCT06605612)
- Testing
- FBIndex
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Fall Prevention, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
Validation of the Self-Assessment for Falls in the Elderly (SAFE) Questionnaire to Assess the Risk of Falls in People Aged 60 or Over.
This single-centre, cross-sectional diagnostic study will determine whether the new self-completed Self-Assessment for Falls in the Elderly (SAFE) questionnaire can classify fall-risk level (low, moderate, high) in adults ≥ 60…
- Trial name
- SAFE (NCT06961812)
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam, Safe Self-Administered Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication
The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients
This pilot randomized trial will evaluate whether a structured intradialytic eye-exercise program can be delivered safely and consistently during maintenance hemodialysis and whether it shows preliminary promise for improving…
- Trial name
- NCT07591714
- Testing
- Intradialytic Eye Exercise
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Functional Decline
Ring Fit Adventure for Functional Decline and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Falls and decline in physical function are common problems in community-dwelling older adults. Exercise programs may help improve balance, mobility, and physical function and may reduce fall risk.
- Trial name
- NCT07909564
- Testing
- Ring Fit Adventure-based Exercise Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tungs' Taichung Metroharbour Hospital
Elderly Females
Effects of Balance Training Exercises Fall Risk Among Elderly Females
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths globally, and the literature shows that 40% of community-dwelling older adults who are over 65 years old experience fall accidents annually.
- Trial name
- NCT06750237
- Testing
- Stable surface and Isometrics, Unstable surface and isometrics
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Fall Prevention, Falls
Steady Stride Fall Prevention Protocol vs Standard of Care
Falls are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in community dwelling older US adults (65 years old and older) .
- Trial name
- SteadyStrides (NCT07092176)
- Testing
- Steady Strides
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute
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
Falls, Orthostatic Hypotension
The Value of Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Blood Pressure Measurements in Estimating Future Fall Risk in Older Adults
The investigators aim to study which measurements/definitions from continuous blood pressures measurements (using a Finometer) and from cerebral oxygenation measurements (using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)) are associated…
- Conditions
- Falls, Orthostatic Hypotension, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NIRS-Fall (NCT06714565)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Chronic Diseases, Balance Disorders
AI-Based Tai Chi and Baduanjin for Improving Balance and Reducing Fall Risk in Adults With Chronic Diseases
This study aims to examine the effects of an AI-based mobile application delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercises on balance and fall risk in adults with chronic diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT07672704
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise Program, Baduanjin Exercise Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Intelligent Video Surveillance, Fall
Superiority of Intelligent Video Surveillance + Telealarm Over Telealarm Alone in Elderly People at Risk of Falling
Maintaining the elderly at home and preventing them from falling are major public health issues. The vast majority of elderly people wish to remain at home.
- Conditions
- Intelligent Video Surveillance, Fall, Home, Frail Elderly Person
- Trial name
- VIGIALARM (NCT05875038)
- Testing
- video system, Tele-alarm
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Toileting-Related Falls, Fall Risk
Integrated Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation for Toileting-Related Falls
Toileting-related falls may result from a combination of urinary symptoms, impaired gait and balance, reduced muscle strength, cognitive or emotional problems, and unsafe environmental conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07738354
- Testing
- Individualized Multidimensional Management Program for Toileting-Related Fall Prevention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Qing Yuan
Frail Elderly, Fall
Comparison of Smartphone and Community-Based Delivery of the Otago Exercise Program for Fall Risk in Older Adults
The long-term goal of this project is to effectively bridge the research-clinic-community gap and to foster partnerships that support the implementation, utilization, and advocacy of evidence-based fall prevention programs in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07433153
- Testing
- Smartphone-Based Intervention, Group-Based Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Binghamton University
Elderly
Progressive Resistance Exercise Versus Functional Training in Elderly With Risk of Fall.
Study Design: Randomized Clinical Trial Objective: To find the effects of Progressive Resistance Exercises for balance and risk of falls in elderly population.
- Trial name
- PRE (NCT07359378)
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance Training, Functional Training
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Osteoporosis, Accidental Falls
The Effect of Digital Education for Osteoporosis Patients on Fracture Risk and Related Health Outcomes.
A digital education for osteoporosis patients (DEOP) has been developed and tested on patients in Region Vastra Gotaland, Sweden.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Accidental Falls, Fractures, Bone, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
- Trial name
- NCT06603545
- Testing
- Digital education for osteoporosis patients
- Volunteers
- 2,640 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital