Clinical trials: Falls, open to volunteers
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
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
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease Nos
Strength and Dual-Task on Sarcopenia in People With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson´s disease and parkinsonian syndromes are associated with progressive motor and non-motor impairments that may compromise functional independence and quality of life.
- Trial name
- SARCOPARKINSON (NCT07907302)
- Testing
- Nutricional Education and General Exercise Guidelines, Progressive Resistance Training With Cognitive Dual-Task Training, Progressive Resistance Training With Cognitive Dual-Task and Inestability Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Prevalence av BPPV Among Elderly in Primary Care
This study aims to investigate whether positional tests should be routinely performed on all elderly patients (65 years and older) presenting to primary care with symptoms of acute, episodic, or chronic dizziness or vertigo…
- Trial name
- NCT06643702
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Region Stockholm
Frailty Syndrome
SHIP-AGE: Frailty, Renal Function, and Multi-component Primary Care in Rural Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among the elderly. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has the largest prevalence of CKD in Germany and Europe.
- Trial name
- MV-FIT (NCT05962203)
- Testing
- Multi-factorial geriatric assessment, monitoring & management systems
- Volunteers
- 820 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Effects of Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knees on Fall-related Health Outcomes in Limited Community Ambulators
The goal of this study is to find out if using microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs), prosthetic knees with a built-in computer, improves health outcomes related to falls in adults who use above-knee prostheses.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg: Thigh, Between Hip and Knee, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT06937242
- Testing
- Ottobock C-Leg 4 Microprocessor Knee, Ottobock Kenevo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, LLC
Improves Daytime Energy Levels, Reduces Afternoon Energy Crashes and Midday Fatigue
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Adrenal Adapt on Sleep Quality, Daytime Energy, Stress Resilience, and Cognitive Performance.
This is a single-group, open-label, uncontrolled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of Adrenal Adapt, a commercially available dietary supplement, on sleep quality, daytime energy, stress resilience, and cognitive…
- Conditions
- Improves Daytime Energy Levels, Reduces Afternoon Energy Crashes and Midday Fatigue, Improves Overall Sleep Quality and Restorative Sleep, Helps People Fall Asleep Faster and Wake Less During the Night
- Trial name
- NCT07893561
- Testing
- Adrenal Adapt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bioligent
Fall Prevention, Autonomy of Older People
Advanced Practice Nurses for Fall Incidence PrevenTion in Very Old Robust Adults
APN-FIT is a hybrid type 1 clinical trial comparing the effect of an APN delivered fall prevention programme with standard care in non-frail patients.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Autonomy of Older People, Frail Elderly, Advanced Practice Nursing
- Trial name
- APN-FIT (NCT06617806)
- Testing
- Follow-up by the Advanced Practice Nurse
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 386 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Depression, Unipolar, Fall
Integrated Tele-Behavioral Activation and Fall Prevention for Low-income Homebound Seniors With Depression
This study will test clinical and cost effectiveness of an integrated tele- and bachelor's-level counselor/coach delivered behavioral activation (BA) and fall prevention (FP) for low-income homebound older adults.
- Trial name
- TBF (NCT05011864)
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation, Fall Prevention, Telephone support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Cognitive Dysfunction
MOBility Disorders Assessment in Patients With Mild COGnitive Disorders
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined by lower performance in one or more cognitive domains with preservation of independence in functional abilities.
- Trial name
- COG-MOB (NCT05273125)
- Testing
- Gait disorders and falls risk assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 417 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Vertigo
Effects of Vestibular Habituation and Ocular Reflex Exercises on Vertigo
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of vestibular Habituation and ocular reflex exercises on Gait stability, Dizziness severity, and fear of fall in elderly population with vertigo
- Trial name
- NCT06760975
- Testing
- Vestibular Habituation Exercises, Ocular Reflex Excercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Exercise and Fall Prevention for Fracture Reduction
According to the current guideline of the German Osteology Association (DVO), pharmacological treatment is a cornerstone of osteoporosis-related fracture prevention, effectively increasing bone mineral density and reducing…
- Conditions
- Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, High Fall Risk
- Trial name
- OsteoApp (NCT07897929)
- Testing
- Guideline-based home exercise training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Wolfgang Kemmler, PhD
Stroke
Kinesiophobia and Balance in Stroke Patients
This is a cross-sectional clinical study planned to include 138 stroke patients receiving inpatient treatment at the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital.Data on kinesiophobia (Tampa…
- Trial name
- NCT07241429
- Testing
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Glaucoma
Effects of Balance Training in Individuals With Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by visual field loss, which may adversely affect postural control, functional mobility, and increase the risk and fear of falling.
- Trial name
- NCT07910955
- Testing
- Balance Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Healthy Subjects (HS)
Reactive Balance Training in Augmented Reality for Older Adults
This is a single-blinded study. The participants will be equally randomized to either the reactive balance training with augmented reality (RBT+AR) group or the control (treadmill walking) group.
- Trial name
- NCT07860619
- Testing
- Reactive balance training with augmented reality group, Treadmill walking
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Aging, Alzheimer Disease
The Nightlight Falls Prevention Study
This project will test the effectiveness of a novel intervention consisting of unobtrusive, low-intensity, horizontal and vertical lights that outline the bathroom or entry way doorframe in residents' rooms and provide visual…
- Conditions
- Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia of Alzheimer Type
- Trial name
- NCT05973448
- Testing
- Novel Lighting Condition, Control Lighting Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
OSA - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effects of Eszopiclone and Lemborexant in People With OSA With a Low Arousal Threshold Who Have Difficulty Sleeping
Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are very common conditions, collectively estimated to affect 2 billion people globally, and share many of the same symptoms.
- Trial name
- ELOSA (NCT06928766)
- Testing
- Eszopiclone 3 mg, Lemborexant 10mg
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Flinders University
Strabismus
Balance in the Strabismic Patient Undergoing Strabismus Surgery
Strabismus is a clinical condition characterized by the failure of the visual axes of the two eyes to align on the stared object.
- Trial name
- BASS (NCT06733220)
- Testing
- Surgery for strabismus
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Fall, Fall Injury Prevention
From Screening to Safety: Implementing the AL-STEADI Initiative in Assisted Living Communities
The goal of this trial is to test the real-world efficacy of AL-STEADI, a fall prevention program, in participating assisted living centers.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Injury Prevention, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- AL-STEADI (NCT07531641)
- Testing
- AL-STEADI, Usual Care Group
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
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