Clinical trials: Falls Among Older Adults
Accidental Falls, Balance Assessment
Otago Exercise Programme and Physical Function in Older Adults in Sarawak
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) on physical fitness, balance, and quality of life among older adults in Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Assessment, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- OEP (NCT07258550)
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Programme (OEP)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Malaysia Sarawak
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls
A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05725668
- Testing
- dual-task tai ji quan, standard tai ji quan, stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Fall, Fall Injury
FRIDs and Fall Risk Among Older Adults
The European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) Task and Finish Group published a consensus paper on fall-risk increasing drugs. However, the group did not reach consensus on 17 medication classes as potential FRIDs.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Injury, Aging, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT05169476
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Frailty, Dementia
Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)
Can a multicomponent exercise program significantly improve physical and cognitive function and reduce fall rates among nursing home residents? To address this question, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of a…
- Trial name
- MOVE4CARE (NCT07392944)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise intervention, stretching and relaxation program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Accidental Falls
Influence of Cognition and Gait on Falls
The study analyses if cognition and gait speed can predict falls in a community-dwelling people and ambulant long term care residents
- Trial name
- ICGF (NCT02700672)
- Testing
- Observational study
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Accidental Falls, Fractures
Exercise Intervention to Prevent Fall-related Fractures and Other Injuries : The Ossébo Study
1. Primary objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a fall prevention exercise program in preventing falls resulting in fractures and other physical traumas. 2.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fractures, Fall-related Injuries
- Trial name
- Ossébo (NCT00545350)
- Testing
- Fall prevention exercise program
- Where
- 20 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 706 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Accidental Fall
Who is Falling? - Fall Risk Prediction Among Community Dwelling Elderly.
The purpose of this study is to investigate if the level of physical activity, selected physical and psychological risk factors can predict risk of falling in older (≥65) community dwellers.
- Trial name
- NOCfao (NCT02995317)
- Testing
- Number of falls based on an one year follow-up
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
Accidental Fall, Fall Injury
Effect of Rhythm-based Multitask Training on Falls Among Older Adults
In this assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled trial our primary aim is to quantify the effects of a six-month rhythm-based multitask training (RYMA) intervention on fall rates collected over 12 months, compared to continuation…
- Trial name
- RYMA (NCT04620421)
- Testing
- Rhythm-based Multitask Training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Fall Prevention
Preventing Falls Among Older Fallers to Test the Effect of LIVE-LiFE, a Home-Based, Tailored Fall Prevention Program
Purpose: To test the effect of LIVE-LiFE, a home-based, tailored fall prevention program for older adults with a high risk for falling. Study Type: Single-blind, two group randomized pilot trial.
- Trial name
- LIVE-LiFE (NCT03351413)
- Testing
- LIVE-LiFE to Prevent Falls Among Older Fallers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Fall Injury, Fall
Does Participation in a Fall Preparedness Program Improve Fall Efficacy Among Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine if a fall preparedness program can reduce the fear of falling in older adults and subsequently improve their function and reduce falls with injury.
- Conditions
- Fall Injury, Fall, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT06545539
- Testing
- Fall Preparedness Exercise Class
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
Healthy Participants
Peroneal Muscles Response to Expected and Unexpected Falls Among Young and Middle-aged Adults Before and After Neuromuscular Training
Proper functioning of the ankle musculature, specifically peroneal muscles, is crucial for maintaining balance and reducing the risk for falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05006547
- Testing
- Electromyograph Biofeedback training of the peroneal muscle
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ariel University
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), INSTITUTIONAL CARE
ROLE OF DUAL-TASK COST IN PREDICTING FALL RISK AMONG OLDER ADULTS RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL CARE
There is a need for studies that examine the role of dual-task cost in predicting fall risk among older adults receiving institutional care and that develop classification models that can be used in clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), INSTITUTIONAL CARE, Dual Task Cost, Falls in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT07631975
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Accidental Falls, Sedentary Lifestyle
Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk
The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.
- Trial name
- ReadySteady (NCT02433249)
- Testing
- 1 Physical Activity, Interpersonal Motivation, Intrapersonal Motivation
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Fall, Old Age; Debility
Normative Data of Dynamic Gait Index and 5 Time Sit to Stand Test Among Elderly Population
The goal of this observational study is to measure the normative data for dynamic gait index and 5 time sit to stand test in elderly population.
- Trial name
- NCT05651412
- Testing
- Dynamic gait index and 5 time sit to stand test
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patients Hospitalised in Geriatrics
E-vone® Use Detect Falls Among hOspitalized Patients in geRiAtric Medicine
This study evaluates the usability of a new remote warning system for fall in old people. This system is integrated in a shoe. Patients hospitalized in a geriatric ward but also their informal and professional caregivers will…
- Trial name
- EDORA (NCT04067193)
- Testing
- usability survey
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Postural Balance, Fall
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Balance Training Program
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for fall prevention. Participants are randomly assigned to telerehabilitation group or control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06210828
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation, Control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Patient Fall
Intervention to Reduce Falls Incidence
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention program to prevent falls among the elderly as compared to a brief intervention.
- Trial name
- EPICA (NCT01279525)
- Testing
- multifactorial
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andalusian Regional Ministry of Health
Fall, Fall Risk
Web-Based Fall Prevention Program for Elderly
Fall is one of the most common problems experienced by the elderly, is an important public health problem in many societies. Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Risk, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT05406323
- Testing
- Web-Based Fall Prevention Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Mobility Difficulty, Exercise
Teaching the Getting Up From the Floor Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of teaching the getting up from the floor using the Backward Chaining Method on functional mobility, muscle strength, fear of falling, and life-space mobility among among long-term…
- Conditions
- Mobility Difficulty, Exercise, ELDERLY PEOPLE
- Trial name
- NCT06908317
- Testing
- floor rise training using backward chaining method
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Digital Storytelling, Health Promotion
The Effect of a Digital Storytelling Program on Fall Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aims to examine fall behaviors, fear of falling, and self-efficacy levels in older adults living at home through a digital storytelling program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, and to evaluate the effect of…
- Conditions
- Digital Storytelling, Health Promotion, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- NCT07628816
- Testing
- Digital Storytelling Program Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model on Fall Behaviors, Fear of Falling, and Self-Efficacy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi