Clinical trials: Falls Risk
Fall, Fall Patients
Identifying Risk Factors for Falls in Patients With a High Risk of Fracture Using Connected Insoles (FeetMe Monitor® Device)
The objective of this study is to determine which gait parameters measured at home using e FeetMe® Insoles are associated with a risk for falls in a patient population suffering from osteoporosis and a higher with high risk of…
- Conditions
- Fall, Fall Patients, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- FAIR (NCT05155761)
- Testing
- FeetMe® Monitor
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- FeetMe
Accidental Falls
Bedside Assessment of Fall Risk in Emergency Department Elders
The purpose of this study is to assess the risk for falls among elderly Emergency Department (ED) patients.This study will use 2 tests of balance, the Bertec Balance Screening Test and the "Up and Go" test.
- Trial name
- NCT00590746
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Caterino
Stroke, Spastic Hemiplegia
The Effects of Neurorehabilitation Approaches Involving Different Upper Extremity Reactive Trainings in Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of upper extremity training, which is expected for 5 seconds on the target during reaching forward, and to compare the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation…
- Trial name
- NCT06086314
- Testing
- reactive exercise training with ''FitPodz Light Trainer'' device in addition to a neurorehabilitation program, reactive exercise training with co-contraction with ''FitPodz Light Trainer'' device in addition to a neurorehabilitation program., neurorehabilitation program with functional reaching training without device.
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
rTMS Plus Vestibular Rehabilitation as an Adjunct Treatment for Fall Risk and Postural Instability for Chronic Vestibular Dizziness Patients/ Chronic Labyrinthitis
Falling is one of the most common consequences of vestibular dizziness. Most of patients with vestibular dysfunction suffer from balance disorders, postural instability and vertigo that may lead to life threating complications as…
- Trial name
- rTMS (NCT05871385)
- Testing
- rTMS group
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Total Hip Replacement
Effects of Lower Limbs Symmetrical Loading on Risk of Fall
Objective: To assess the impact of total hip arthroplasty (THA) on functional outcomes and fall risk in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT06077825
- Testing
- postoperative rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Osteoporosis
Secondary Prevention of Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to develop and implement an evidence based protocol for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures and falls, and to determine how compliance with this intervention improves muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT00421343
- Testing
- alendronate with cholecalciferol, calcium carbonate with cholecalciferol, Falls prevention measures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Accidental Falls, Postural Balance
Feasibility of High-intensity Functional Exercise With Simultaneous Cognitive Challenge for Older People With Falls Risk
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a high-intensity functional exercise program with simultaneous cognitive challenge (HIFE+cog) among older people at risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Postural Balance, Gait, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06774508
- Testing
- HIFE+cog, HIFE
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Aging, Balance
Sleepiness and the Risk of Falling
The purpose of this project is to examine the impact of sleeping pills and waking up in the middle of the night on walking balance and cognitive function, to identify risk factors for falls in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT00383357
- Testing
- zolpidem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy
Development and Validation of the FBIndex to Determine the Risk of Falls for Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders
Currently, there are no standardised fall risk scores or guidelines on when to use appropriate assistive gait devices (AGDs) for people with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs).
- Conditions
- Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy, Limb-girdle and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophies, Pompe Disease
- Trial name
- FBIndex (NCT06605612)
- Testing
- FBIndex
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
The REACTplusNMES Trial: A Double-blinded RCT
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 6-weeks of reactive balance training (REACT) with and without neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to paretic lower limb muscles on biomechanical, clinical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke, Cerebrovascular
- Trial name
- REACT+NMES (NCT06127602)
- Testing
- Reactive balance training with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Reactive balance training without Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Osteoporosis
Falls Prevention in Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to determine wether a falls prevention program can reduce fall incidence in people with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00432692
- Testing
- Falls Prevention Program
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Accidental Falls/Prevention and Control
Fall Prevention Among Community Living Elderly
The purpose of this study is to assess effects of a home exercise program, supervised by assistant nurses with the aim of preventing falls.
- Trial name
- NCT01705912
- Testing
- Complete intervention, Basic intervention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Gunilla Fahlstrom
Fall, Music
Risk of Falls in Patients Attending Music Sessions on an Acute Geriatric Ward
Music therapy has long been used to improve communication, health and quality of life. Music is also known to regulate pain, mood and anxiety levels.
- Conditions
- Fall, Music, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT03348657
- Testing
- Music Session
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Fall, Congestive Heart Failure
Reducing High-Risk Geriatric Polypharmacy Via EHR Nudges: Pilot Phase
Polypharmacy is common among older adults in the United States and is associated with harms such as adverse drug reactions and higher costs of care.
- Conditions
- Fall, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Failure, Adverse Drug Event
- Trial name
- NCT03791580
- Testing
- Commitment nudge, Justification nudge
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- RAND
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Fall Risk Assessment in People With Diabetic Neuropathy
Fall risk is increased in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and yet, minimal research has been conducted to identify appropriate fall risk assessment tools and improve our understanding of falls in these…
- Trial name
- NCT01040962
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Stephen D. Jernigan, PT, PhD
Gait, Balance
Effects of a Music-Based Multitask Exercises Program on Gait, Balance and Fall Risk in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-month music-based multitask exercises program (Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics) in improving gait and balance, and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults…
- Conditions
- Gait, Balance, Falls
- Trial name
- NCT01107288
- Testing
- Music-based multitask exercises program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Balance, Postural, Exercise Therapy
Effectiveness of Impairment Specific Exercises for Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Living Older Adults at Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified.
- Trial name
- NCT02615899
- Testing
- Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions, Mismatched: Untargeted (non-specific) balance exercise interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Accidental Falls, Fractures
Clinical Evaluation of a Wireless Monitoring Device to Reduce Falls in the Elderly and Others at High Risk of Falling
Falls are a public health problem of significant social and economic significance. No primary intervention devices have been shown to be effective in reducing falls and associated injuries.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fractures, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT00249743
- Testing
- FallSaver (formerly called NOCwatch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NOCwatch International
Ovarian Cancer
Targeted Physical Activity to Improve Mobility and Falls Risk in Women Living With Ovarian Cancer
This study will explore the feasibility (suitability), efficacy (research-setting outcomes), and participant satisfaction of a virtually-supervised 12-week exercise and diet intervention for women with ovarian cancer.
- Trial name
- BE-BALANCED (NCT04911114)
- Testing
- Be-Balanced
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Prostate Cancer
Questionnaire and Fall Risk Assessment
The goal of this research study is to learn if your answers to questions during an interview can help researchers predict how well you function physically and if you are at a high risk for falls.
- Trial name
- NCT00836238
- Testing
- Interview, Physical Function Tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center