Clinical trials: Patient Falls
Stroke
Falls in Stroke Patients After Hospital Discharge: Prevalence and Risk Factors
The purposes of this study are: (1) to investigate the incidence and causes of falls of stroke patients residing in Taipei City and Taipei county after their discharge from the National Taiwan University Hospital, (2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00167063
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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
Osteoporosis, Fall Injury
Dancing Against Fall Fractures in Osteoporosis Patients and Healthy Elderly
This study evaluates physiological measurements and their role in among falls in healthy elderly (65yr or older) or elderly suffering from osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03683849
- Testing
- Training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Bradyarrhythmia, Arrythmia
Comparison of Holter vs S-Patch for Arrhythmia Detection in Older Falls Patient
The aim of this study is to compare Holter versus S patch in a group of elderly patients who are referred to the Geriatrics service in Changi General Hospital for falls from Accident and Emergency department, clinic and wards.
- Trial name
- NCT06977789
- Testing
- S Patch3-Cardio/S-Patch Ex, Holter
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Changi General Hospital
Multiple Myeloma, Fall Risk Factors
Fall Risk Assessment and an Exercise Intervention for Prevention of Falls in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Approximately one third of the population over the age of 65 falls at least once a year. The risk of falling is in increased in older patients with tumor diseases.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Fall Risk Factors, Strength Training Effects, Balance Training Effects
- Trial name
- Myfall (NCT07044427)
- Testing
- Strength and balance training in combination with a treadmill-based pertubation intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication
Prevalence of Postural Abnormalities in Dialysis Patients
The goal of this observational study is to investigate and compare the prevalence of forward head , hyper kyphosis and balance in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication, Peritoneal Dialysis Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06350552
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Parkinson's Disease, Falls
Falls and Balance of Patients With Parkinson's Disease With Urinary Disturbance
The aim of this study is to determine the fall and balance conditions of Parkinson's patients according to their urinary complaints.
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Falls, Balance, Urinary Bladder Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03845725
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Ordu University
Asthma
The Effect of Body Awareness Therapy on Postural Stability, Balance and Fear of Falling in Patients With COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the serious diseases with a high prevalence and mortality, which adversely affects the quality of life, and is expected to rank third in the global burden of disease in 2020.
- Trial name
- NCT04212676
- Testing
- Body Awareness Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Orthostatic Hypotension, Postprandial Hypotension
Orthostatic And Postprandial Hypotension In Hospitalized Older Adults (HOPE65)
The goal of this observational study is to determine how often orthostatic hypotension and postprandial hypotension occur in adults aged 65 years and older who are hospitalized in internal medicine departments.
- Trial name
- HOPE65 (NCT07485998)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Fall Patients
Modelling Missteps to Improve Fall Risk Assessment.
The long-term goals of the project are: 1) Preventing falls before they occur, by significantly improving our ability to monitor fall risk and develop early and sensitive markers for this risk, based on tripping and near falls…
- Trial name
- NCT04324333
- Testing
- Digital wearable system
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Chronic Liver Disease
An Observational Study Evaluating Patients With Chronic Liver Diseases Associated With Hepatic Steatosis
Hepatic steatosis may cause inflammation and fibrosis within the liver potentially leading to end-stage liver disease cirrhosis, liver failure and death.
- Trial name
- FALL (NCT05335603)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 335 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
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
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo
Multimodal Physiotherapy for Balance and Vertigo in BPPV Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a multimodal physiotherapy approach on balance, vertigo, fear of falling, and quality of life in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
- Conditions
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Balance Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07576088
- Testing
- Multimodal Physiotherapy, Epley Maneuver
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Risk of Falling, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
Risk of Falling and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Background and Rationale Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a key intervention for patients with chronic heart disease or recent acute cardiovascular events.
- Conditions
- Risk of Falling, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- CARDIO-BALANCE (NCT06908759)
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele Roma
Stroke
Translation and Psychometric Properties of the Urdu Version of Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale
Falls are the most common cause of injuries and hospitalization for elderly people and can lead to a significant loss of independence.
- Trial name
- NCT06043869
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Falls, Frailty
VIVI-OLIVE: Multicomponent Exercise and Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Older Adults at High Risk of Falls
VIVI-OLIVE is a multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating whether a 24-month intervention combining an individualized multicomponent exercise program (VIVIFRAIL), Mediterranean diet counselling, and supplementation with 60…
- Trial name
- VIVI-OLIVE (NCT07829484)
- Testing
- VIVIFRAIL multicomponent exercise program, Mediterranean diet counselling, Extra virgin olive oil supplementation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Differential Air Pressure Technology for Treatment of Diabetic Elderly Patients
Aging can be defined as sequential deterioration that occurs in elderly people including weakness, loss of mobility, decline of physical capabilities, increase susceptibility to disease and many other age-related physiological…
- Trial name
- NCT04620265
- Testing
- Antigravity treadmill training 100% weight bearing, Antigravity treadmill training 75% weight bearing, Antigravity treadmill training 50% weight bearing
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
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
Accidental Fall From Bed, Patient Fall
Interrupted Time-Series Study for In-hospital Fall Reduction
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an Internet-of-Things bed fall solution when used in a hospital setting.
- Trial name
- NCT03003663
- Testing
- SensableCare System
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 658 people
- Sponsor
- MedicusTek, Inc
Sarcopenia, Falls Patient
Sarcopenia and Risk of Fall in Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women
The main scope of the present pilot study is to evaluate the possible association between the status of sarcopenia and the risk of fall in osteoporotic postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Falls Patient, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
- Trial name
- Sarcopenia (NCT03382366)
- Testing
- Blood sampling, risk of fall evaluation, and MR acquisition.
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio