Clinical trials: Fear of Falling
Fear of Falling
Feasibility of Aktiv Gegen Sturzangst (AGES) in Assisted Living Facilities
Aktiv Gegen Sturzangst (AGES) is a multicomponent group intervention combining cognitive behavioral therapy and structured exercise to address fear of falling in older adults receiving services from assisted living facilities.
- Trial name
- AGES (NCT07787819)
- Testing
- Multicomponent fear of falling intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Lenouvel
Fear of Falling, Pelvic Joint/Ligament Damage
Impact of Pelvic Joint Stiffness on the Fear of Falling in Subjects Aged Over 75 Years
The pelvic girdle is the mechanical structure at the center of the balance and walking systems. The lack of amplitude of the joints that compose it could induce a fear of falling, common in the geriatric population and often…
- Trial name
- RAAPC (NCT07023718)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier Sud Ile-de-France
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
Fear of Falling, Balance Changes
Floor-hugging Intervention: Managing Fear of Falling Through Floor Exposure and Developing After-fall Contingency
Fear of falling is a major public health problem and is characterized by a lack of confidence in one's ability to maintain balance and prevent falls.
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Balance Changes, Healthy
- Trial name
- Floor-HI (NCT06815809)
- Testing
- Floor-HI (intervention combines floor exposure with floor rise strategies)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karlstad University
Fear of Falling, Floor-Rise Ability
Practicing Getting Up From the Floor to Reduce Fear of Falling and Improve Floor-Rise Ability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Goal: This pilot study aims to determine whether practicing getting down to and standing up from the floor reduces fear of falling (FoF) and improves older adults' ability to complete this task.
- Conditions
- Fear of Falling, Floor-Rise Ability, Falls, Post-Fall Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT06823882
- Testing
- Floor-Rise Training, Video Demonstration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Health Data from Well on My Legs Program
The percentage of people aged over 80 will double in 25 years, reaching 10% of the population. This means that care practices for older adults will have to be adapted.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Fear
- Trial name
- DS-BSSJ (NCT06659484)
- Testing
- Assessment, Multicomponent exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Fear of Movement, Fear of Falling
The Effects of Earthquake on Fear of Movement and Fear of Falling
In February-March 2023, a series of major earthquakes occurred in 11 provinces of Turkey (Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa and Elazığ).
- Trial name
- NCT05881499
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nagihan Acet
Physical Performance, Fear of Falling
Falls Prevention Evaluation and Development for Older Adults in the Community
Exercise-based fall prevention programmes with strength and balance components have been shown to reduce the rate of falls, risk of falling, fractures and injuries.
- Trial name
- FREDA (NCT04788251)
- Testing
- Exercise-based fall prevention intervention (Modified Otago Exercise Programme and Modified Stepping On Programme), Wait-list control
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geriatric Education and Research Institute
Foot Pain, Foot Functionality
Orthotics, Pain & Fear of Falling
To investigate and compare the use of a prefabricated Orthotic, with and without a metatarsal pad in decreasing pain and fear of falling in older adults.
- Conditions
- Foot Pain, Foot Functionality, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT04894396
- Testing
- Aetrex L2305 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics W/ Metatarsal Support, Aetrex L2300 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 206 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talita Cumi Ltd.
Fall, Fear of Falling
Optimizing a Technology-based Body and Mind Intervention
Older adults may feel at risk for falling, but do not have a physical risk of falling. On the other hand, some older adults may not feel at risk for falling, but do have a physical risk of falling.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fear of Falling, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05778604
- Testing
- Physio-feedback, Cognitive reframing, Peer-led exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Musculoskeletal Pain, Fear of Falling
Free From Pain Exercise Programme Study
To determine the effectiveness of the "Free from Pain" exercise and information programme. The complete programme provides exercises and information for people over the age of 60 to reduce early osteoarthritic and generalised…
- Trial name
- NCT05091671
- Testing
- Free From Pain Exercise Programme Variation 1, Free From Pain Exercise Programme Variation 2
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talita Cumi Ltd.
Aging Problems, Frailty
Impact of Skills Acquired Through Judo Training on Risk Factors for Falling in Elderly Men and Women
Falls and injuries from falls are one of the greatest threats to public health. One of the risk factors for accidental falls is a low self-efficacy regarding the perceived capability to perform activities without the risk of…
- Conditions
- Aging Problems, Frailty, Fall Injury, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- J4BE (NCT04061785)
- Testing
- Judo4Balance - 12 week judo inspired exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life
Free From Pain Study
To determine the effectiveness of the "Free From Pain" Exercise Book containing the preformulated 12-week "Free From Pain" exercise programme in reducing pain, improving quality of life and decreasing fear of falling in people…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT05404399
- Testing
- "Free From Pain Exercise Book", Physiotherapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Fear of Falling
Effectiveness of Three Interventions to Reduce Fear of Falling and Improve Functionality in the Elderly
Fear of falling is a major health problem among community-dwelling older adults that may contribute to avoidance of activities that they are capable of performing.
- Trial name
- NCT03211429
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioural therapy, Tai chi, Postural control exercise
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Caldas
Falls, Physical Performance
Whole Body Vibration Training Among Older People Using Sheltered Housing
The purpose of this randomised (double-blind) controlled exercise intervention trial is to determine whether the whole body vibration (WBV) training can effectively improve physical functioning of older people living in or…
- Conditions
- Falls, Physical Performance, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- VAREX (NCT01523600)
- Testing
- Whole body vibration training, Wellness group
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UKK Institute