Clinical trials: Falls Injury
Spinal Cord Injuries, Rehabilitation
Effects of Walking Training on Different Surfaces on Walking Ability in Ambulatory Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
The study compares effects of 4-week walking training program on a walking track with difference surface [WTDS] and a firm ground on functional ability of ambulatory individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury [iSCI], using…
- Trial name
- NCT03622710
- Testing
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Elderly, Wrist Fracture
Evaluation of Health and Social Interventions Aimed to Old People Discharged From Hospital After a Hip or Wrist Fracture Due to a Fall
Objectives: To describe social and health care provided to our older patients who have been admitted in the emergency department (ED) after suffering from a hip or wrist fracture due to a fall.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Wrist Fracture, Hip Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02802358
- Testing
- Surgery or non-invasive procedure (reduction of the fracture, immobilization, stabilization)
- Volunteers
- 1,824 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo
Drowning, Drowning, Near
Patients Treated by the Danish Emergency Medical Services Following Non-drowning Water Rescues From 2016 to 2023
Since 2015, all Danish prehospital EMS have used the nationwide Prehospital Electronic Medical Record (PEMR). In 2023, the investigators developed the Danish Drowning Formula (DDF), a text-search algorithm designed to search the…
- Conditions
- Drowning, Drowning, Near, Submersion, Submersion - Accidental
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT06327893)
- Testing
- Submersion or immersion in liquid
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Prehospital Center, Region Zealand
Delirium, Femoral Fracture
Family Caregiver Role in Decreasing Delirium in Older Patients With Fractured Femur Using HELP Principles.
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) has been shown to reduce delirium in hospitalized patients. In this study a family caregiver will apply the principles of the HELP program in a structured manner following training by a…
- Trial name
- FamHelp (NCT05321771)
- Testing
- Family caregiver application of HELP principles
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Accidental Falls/Prevention and Control
Nursing Home Prevention of Injury in Dementia (NH PRIDE)
The purpose of this study is to develop a consistent approach to prevent falls with injury in nursing home (NH) residents. A centralized Injury Liaison Service (ILS) will be developed and tested in four nursing home facilities…
- Trial name
- NH PRIDE (NCT04242186)
- Testing
- Injury Liaison Service
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Accidental Falls
The HIP-HOP Flooring Study: Helping Injury Prevention in Hospitalised Older People
In hospitals, older people can fall and hurt themselves. The investigators want to see if a new type of flooring can help stop people hurting themselves as badly, if they accidentally fall.
- Trial name
- NCT00817869
- Testing
- New flooring
- Where
- 8 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 571 people
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Osteoporosis Fracture
Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention With Multiple Interventions in the Metropolitan Area
OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of 3 exercise interventions on sarcopenic indices among community-dwelling older adults with high osteoporotic fracture risks.
- Trial name
- NCT02483286
- Testing
- ICG, MTG, XBG
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Accidental Falls, Gait Disorders
Virtual Reality for Walking and Balance in Older Adults
Falls are common in older adults due to aging-related problems with walking (gait) and balance. Virtual Reality (VR) is a new technology that creates interactive video game-like exercises.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Gait Disorders, Neurologic Injury
- Trial name
- VR-GAIT (NCT07655882)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Headset, Conventional Gait and Balance Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Bradycardia
Falls and Cardiovascular Events in Pacemaker Patients
The purpose of this study is to document the number of falls and fractures in Sinus Node Disease (SND) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01037426
- Testing
- Fill out Questionnaire
- Where
- 8 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Mobility Limitation, Fall Injury
Home-based HIFST for Older Adults to Prevent Functional Decline
After an injury, an older adult may experience changes to how they complete their daily activities and participate in physical activity.
- Conditions
- Mobility Limitation, Fall Injury, Slip and Fall
- Trial name
- NCT05266911
- Testing
- high-intensity functional strength training, Lower extremity stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteoporosis
Stop At One Stockholm (SAOS)- Secondary Fracture Prevention Through Active Patient Identification and Staff Education.
This is a study on the effects of education on secondary fracture prevention in primary health care centers (PHCC) and referral from hospitals to these PHCC of patients with recent fragility fractures.
- Conditions
- Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Risk
- Trial name
- SAOS (NCT04565743)
- Testing
- Support on dentification and treatment of patients with high risk of osteoporotic fractures
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Helena Salminen
Joint(S) Degeneration, Old Age; Atrophy
Association Between Fear of Falling and Spinal Stiffness.
1. / evaluation of the fear of falling using an FES-I questionnaire, distribution of subjects according to the score into 3 groups (16-19: little concerned by the fear of falling, 20-27 moderately concerned, 28-64 very concerned…
- Conditions
- Joint(S) Degeneration, Old Age; Atrophy, Fear of Injury
- Trial name
- RAAPC (NCT05134038)
- Testing
- anthropomorphic measurements
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hopital of Melun
Fall, Fractures
Prevention of Falls and Fractures in Old People by Administration of Calcium and Vitamin D. Randomized Clinical Trial
The first objective is to determine the efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplementation at doses of 1200 mg and 800 IU, respectively, to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures in non-institutionalized elderly people.
- Trial name
- ANVITAD (NCT01452243)
- Testing
- Vitamin D and calcium suplementation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 704 people
- Sponsor
- Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Albacete
Fall and Fractures Prevention
Prescribe Exercise for Prevention of Falls and Fractures: A Family Health Team Approach
Falls and fractures are a leading cause of death and disability in the older adult population. The consequences of falls and fractures contribute substantially to health care costs and can have a significant negative impact on…
- Trial name
- PEPTEAM (NCT01698463)
- Testing
- Identification of patients at risk, tailored exercise prescription, motivational interviewing, review of behavioural outcomes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Fall Injury Prevention
Developing a Falls Prediction Tool Using Both Accelerometer and Video Gait Analysis Data in Older Adults
Our group, consisting of academic clinicians and research engineers, seeks to create a database of stability measures (accelerometers, gyroscopes and altitude sensor data) in older adults monitored longitudinally.
- Trial name
- APDM system (NCT04354623)
- Testing
- A 6-minute walk test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Aging, Acute Care Unit
Evaluation of the Impact of Non-slip Socks on Motor Recovery in the Elderly
Some authors suggest a possible clinical interest of anti-slip socks. The scientific literature presents studies with methodological limitations.
- Conditions
- Aging, Acute Care Unit, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- CHARM (NCT04882696)
- Testing
- Non-slip socks
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Accidental Fall, Fall Injury
The Impact of Specifically Adapted Judo-based Training Program on Risk Factors for Falls Among Adults
This is a control study with a 2-group pretest-posttest design investigating the effects of a 10-week judo-inspired exercise program (Judo4Balance) for physical functions, self-efficacy, activity level, and fall techniques among…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Fall Injury, Work-related Injury, Work Accident
- Trial name
- J4BA (NCT04294342)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Participants in 10 week Judo Inspired Exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna University
Injuries
Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention for Seniors
With an aging population, an associated increase in the number of falls and fall injuries, there is a need to examine how health care services, such as home care, can best prevent falls among older people.
- Trial name
- NCT00463658
- Testing
- Falls Prevention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Hip Fractures, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Reducing Fall Risk Post Hip Fracture in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Hip fracture is recognized as one of the most serious consequences of osteoporosis, less than half regain pre-fracture independence. 95% of all hip fractures in older adults are due to falls.
- Trial name
- NCT04748354
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Falls Injury, Falls
Potential of Interface Care Models to Deliver More Appropriate Care to Patients With Acute Medical Illness
Every country in the world is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older persons. As a result of the changes, the profile and needs of people with medical illnesses have evolved.
- Conditions
- Falls Injury, Falls, Hospitalization in Acute Care, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- NCT07536035
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore