Clinical trials: Falls
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Balance and Motion Coordination Parameters Can be Improved in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) causes many complications, including retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy. These complications are well understood and believed to contribute to gait instability and increase the risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT04484480
- Testing
- Balance training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Diabetes, Hypoglycaemia
How Common is Hypoglycaemia in Older People With Diabetes Who Fall?
The purpose of this study is to use 24 hour continuous glucose monitoring in older patients with diabetes who present with symptoms of falls, or dizziness, or confusion, that may indicate hypoglycaemia.
- Trial name
- NCT05470842
- Testing
- Continuous glucose monitoring (Dexcom G6)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of East Anglia
Critical Illness
Understanding the Impact of Critical Illness on Falls Risk - a 12 Month Observational Study
Understanding the Impact of Critical Illness on Falls Risk - a 12 Month Observational Study
- Trial name
- NCT03141762
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Hearing Loss, Dizziness
Fall Risk Assessment and Speech Intelligibility Enhancement Using In-ear Device
The purpose of this study is to develop and validate methods to use hearing aids equipped with embedded sensors and artificial intelligence to assist in the assessment of fall risk and in the implementation of interventions aimed…
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Dizziness, Vertigo, Fall Related Injury Risk
- Trial name
- NCT05365646
- Testing
- Hearing aids equipped with motion sensing abilities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Geriatrics Balance Disturbance With High Risk Falling, Osteoporosis, Vestibular Age Related Changes, Female Post-menopausal Based on History
Monitoring Combined Effect of Balance and Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Populations
The purpose of training is to evoke improvements in reactive balance, then the training program may be associated with all postural control systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cognitive system, as well as the…
- Trial name
- NCT06835413
- Testing
- 1-Balance Exercises A- Standing with a decreased base B- Graded reaching in standing C- Stepping in different directions D- Walking practice 2-Strength and Balance Exercises A- Sit-to-stand B- Heel r
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Balance
Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Balance Training Compared to Conventional Balance Training to Reduce Risk of Fall in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Control Trial
The objective of this study is to determine the effects of virtual reality based balance training compared to conventional balance training to reduce risk of fall in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in terms of fall…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Balance, Fall Risk
- Trial name
- NCT06740227
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Balance Training, Conventional Balance Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Accidental Fall
The iCARE Feasibility Study
Conducting assessment lower limb muscle strength, power and joint range of movement as well as inertial measurement unit (IMU) data capture during periods of walking and activities of daily living (sit to stand, stand to sit…
- Trial name
- iCARE (NCT04751097)
- Testing
- CUSH Health Digital platform
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CUSH Health Ltd.
Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing
Early Time-Restricted Eating Combined With Exercise in Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE) combined with a multicomponent exercise program on bone health, physical function, and fall risk in healthy older adults.
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Aging, Time Restricted Eating
- Trial name
- NCT07695961
- Testing
- Early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE)+Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manouba
Accidental Falls, Older Adults
Health Education for Preventing Falls in Older Adults Living in the Community
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of three health education intervention modules in preventing falls among older adults living in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT06507020
- Testing
- Fall prevention knowledge education, Exercise education, Home hazard reduction education
- Volunteers
- 888 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Infection, Alcohol Consumption
Boston ARCH 4F Intervention to Reduce Fall Risk in People With HIV and Alcohol Use
This study is being conducted to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a randomized trial of a 10 week virtual intervention to reduce fall risk in people with HIV who consume alcohol.
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Alcohol Consumption, Falls, Accidental, Falls
- Trial name
- NCT04804579
- Testing
- Fall Prevention Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Fall, Fall Injury
Geriatric Emergency Department Fall Injury Prevention Project
This prospective randomized study will assess an emergency department (ED) based prevention strategy in geriatric patients at high risk for recurrent falls and injury.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Injury, Emergencies
- Trial name
- GREAT-FALL (NCT05807724)
- Testing
- Phone-based fall-prevention strategy, Home-visit fall prevention strategy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 644 people
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Accidental Falls
Podiatry Intervention to Reduce Falls in Elderly Care Trial (PIRFECT)
This is an exploratory pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to investigate the effects of a multifaceted podiatry intervention designed to reduce falls in care homes.
- Trial name
- PIRFECT (NCT02178527)
- Testing
- Foot and ankle exercises, foot orthoses, footwear provision, Usual Care
- Where
- 9 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Tayside
Parkinson Disease, Falls
Examining the Validity and Reliability of the Dresden Falls Questionnaire in Patients With Parkinson's Diagnosis Living in Turkey
The aim of this study is to adapt the Dresden Falls Questionnaire scale (DREFAQ) to Turkish society and to make its validity and reliability in Turkish.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Falls, Scale Reliability Validity
- Trial name
- DREFAQ (NCT06630026)
- Testing
- The aim of this study is to adapt the Dresden Falls Questionnaire scale (DREFAQ)scale to Turkish society in Parkinson patients and to make its validity and reliability in Turkish.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Fall Risk, Fall Prevention
Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.
The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT07061106
- Testing
- Otago exercise program, Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Thiamine Deficiency, Thiamine Deficiency; Sequelae
Prevalence of Thiamine Deficiency in Hospitalized Non-Alcoholic Veterans
Thiamine micronutrient deficiency (TD) can cause a variety of non-specific symptoms and leads to several thiamine deficiency disorders such as heart failure, polyneuropathy, Wernicke's Encephalopathy and generalized weakness and…
- Trial name
- NCT05480943
- Testing
- Thiamine repletion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Effects of Ocrevus in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to test if people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) can improve ambulatory functions after one-year treatment with Ocrevus in comparison with other Disease Modifying Treatments (DMT).
- Trial name
- MOBILE-RMS (NCT04387734)
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab, Platform
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Stroke
Effect of Adding Systematic Desensitization to Goal Directed Paradigm on Risk of Falling in Patients With Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the elderly . The most common manifestations of stroke are deficits in motor control that involve abnormal synergistic organization of movements, muscle weakness, sensory deficits, and…
- Trial name
- NCT05581537
- Testing
- Systematic Desensitization
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Accidental Falls
Study of the Effect of the Music of Nolwenn Leroy in Fall Prevention Strategies in Texas Nursing Homes
Falls are the largest cause of death in the elderly and those in nursing homes have even a higher incidence of falling. The purpose of this study is to determine whether listening to the Music of Nolwenn Leroy daily is effective…
- Trial name
- NCT00304564
- Testing
- Music Listening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Accidental Fall, Patient Safety
Choosing Wisely: De-implementing Fall Prevention Alarms in Hospitals
This is a Hybrid II de-implementation study to reduce use of fall prevention alarms in hospitals. The intervention consists of tailored, site-specific approaches for three core implementation strategies: education, audit/feedback…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Patient Safety, Hospital Acquired Condition, Clinical Alarms
- Trial name
- NCT06089239
- Testing
- High Intensity Coaching, Low Intensity Coaching
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 365 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Opioid-Related Disorders, Benzodiazepine-Related Disorders
De-prescribing Program to Evaluate Falls in Older Adults
Purpose: The proposed study will implement and evaluate the effect of an opioid and benzodiazepine (BZD) de-prescribing intervention on falls risk in older adults.
- Conditions
- Opioid-Related Disorders, Benzodiazepine-Related Disorders, Falls Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04272671
- Testing
- Educational Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill