Creating a model to identify and manage fall risks in older veterans
Official title: Development of a Fall Risk Identification and Management Model for Older Veterans
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10999312 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a special plan to help older veterans stay safe from falls by finding out their individual risks and providing support in their regular doctor visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | September 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2RX005024-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999312 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older veterans who are at risk of falling due to age-related factors or existing health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have risk factors associated with falls may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a personalized model to identify and manage fall risks specifically for older veterans. It aims to address the unique challenges faced by this population, including higher rates of functional impairment and comorbidities that contribute to falls. By utilizing primary care clinics within the Veterans Health Administration, the study seeks to implement effective screening tools and interventions that can be integrated into routine care. The goal is to enhance fall prevention efforts by overcoming barriers that have previously limited the adoption of such models.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of falls and related injuries among older veterans, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing fall prevention models in similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garbin, Alexander Jeffrey — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Garbin, Alexander Jeffrey
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.