Clinical trials: Falls Among Older Adults
Aged
Evaluation of Strong & Steady - Fall Preventive Group Exercise Program
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of Strong and Steady (S\&S) group exercise on fall risk and physical function among community-dwelling older adults over 12 months. A pre-post test study deign will be used.
- Trial name
- NCT04127539
- Testing
- Strong & Steady exercise program
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Aged Patients Treated for Cancer in Outclinics
Falls Among the Older Patients Treated for Cancer in Normandy's Outclinics: Screening and Prevention
The French Plan National AntiChute (published on February 21, 2022) and international recommendations on falls prevention (Age Ageing,September 2022) recommend identifying the risk of falling in people aged 65 and over, at least…
- Trial name
- CHUPACHOUP (NCT06504628)
- Testing
- screening risk for falling and identifiy the risk level low-intermediate-high, 3 mnth-follow-up
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Concerns About Falling, Falls
Educational Interventions to Reduce Concerns About Falling, Falls and Associated Outcomes Among Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an active educational intervention (using interactive and active methods of teaching) works better than the traditional lecture teaching to reduce concerns of falling, falls and…
- Conditions
- Concerns About Falling, Falls, Fall Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07515053
- Testing
- Interactive Fall Prevention Education, Printed Educational Materials
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Juiz de Fora
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
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
Falls Among Elderly Inpatients
Impact of Multidisciplinary Program on Falls in Elderly Inpatients
Falls among elderly inpatients are common, multifactorial and associated with a significant increase of complications and morbidity.
- Trial name
- IPR (NCT01483456)
- Testing
- The multidisciplinary prevention program called "IPR" (in French "Identifier, Prévenir, Relever")
- Where
- 12 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,852 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Dementia, Exercise
The Effect of Exercise and Cognitive Training on Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia.
This study aimed to explore the effects of an exercise and cognitive training intervention on the physical fitness, fall, and cognitive functions of community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Exercise, Fall, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- NCT05558839
- Testing
- A 12-week weekly sports and cognitive training intervention.
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
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
Older Adults
Self-administered Dual-task Training for Reducing Falls Among the Older Adults
Evidence supports that dual-task training reduces fall risk among older adults. However, the current framework for preventive care for fall prevention in Hong Kong does not include formal cognitive training, while little to no…
- Trial name
- sDTT (NCT05533333)
- Testing
- Falls prevention exercises
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Falls
Assessing Patient Care Through Routine Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are assessments of health status or health-related quality of life. The EuroQol-5D (EQ5D) is an example of a generic instrument to assess health-related quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01008579
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Knee Osteoarthritis, Ultrasound Exams
Applications of Ultrasound and Physical Parameters in Assessing Fall Risk in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Falls are a significant issue for patients with knee osteoarthritis, as they can lead to hospitalization or even more severe consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to assess fall risk early in rehabilitation clinics.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Ultrasound Exams, Fall Risk, Sarcopenia in Elderly
- Trial name
- UPPFR-KneeOA (NCT06882928)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center
Muscle Strength, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Study of the Association of Muscle Strength, Balance and Other Factors With Vitamin Levels Among Elderly Diabetics
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe problems with the blood, nerves, brain and psychological well-being. Ironically, our modern methods for the control of diabetes mellitus can actually contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03376490
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- SingHealth Polyclinics
Quality of Life, Accidental Falls
Association Between Pilatis Exercise, Balance and Stability Measurements, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Population
Background: The elderly population in western countries and in Israel is constantly growing. Falls are one of the common problems among this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01379235
- Testing
- Pilatis exercise
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Fall, Osteo Arthritis Knee
Effects of Fall Prevention Program on the Number of Falls Among Elderly Following Total Knee Replacement
the aim of the proposed research is to investigate the short and long-term effects of integrating a comprehensive fall prevention programme into conventional physiotherapy on the number of falls, balance, and functional ability…
- Conditions
- Fall, Osteo Arthritis Knee, Total Knee Replacement
- Trial name
- NCT05642260
- Testing
- fall prevention programe
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Kuwait
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
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
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
Accidental Fall
Reactive Balance Training Targeting Both Slip- and Trip-Induced Falls
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of reactive balance training (RBT) targeting slipping and tripping on laboratory-induced slips and trips.
- Trial name
- NCT04308239
- Testing
- Reactive balance training, Otago Balance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Aging, Fall Injury
Medication Empowerment and Deprescription for Safety (MEDS) Study
The long-term goal of this pragmatic, cluster randomized study is to develop a sustainable program for healthcare systems to reduce fatal and nonfatal falls among high-risk older adults living independently in their communities.
- Trial name
- MEDS (NCT04612166)
- Testing
- Medication Action Plan and Patient Empowerment (MAP-PE )
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Urinary Incontinence
Comparative Effectiveness of Initial OAB Treatment Options Among Older Women at High Risk of Falls
The goal of this study is to conduct a randomized pilot multi-arm clinical trial comparing a standard course of physical therapist provided pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) to pharmacologic therapy for the treatment of urgency…
- Conditions
- Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Urinary Incontinence, Accidental Falls
- Trial name
- NCT05880862
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, Mirabegron, Trospium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston