STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities
Official title: CE25-027 - Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities
Funded at National Opinion Research Center · NIH-11422027 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A plan to test a step-by-step fall-prevention program in eight assisted living facilities to see if it reduces falls, how well it works in real settings, and whether it makes economic sense.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Opinion Research Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $699,371 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003718-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422027 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults living in assisted living facilities who participate in STEADI screening and intervention components.
✕Less likely to help
Some residents may still experience falls or not benefit if STEADI components are not fully implemented in their facility or if individual risk factors differ.
What this research studies
This project will implement the CDC STEADI fall-prevention approach in eight assisted living facilities and measure how feasible it is to run, how faithfully the program is followed, and its effects on falls and costs. Researchers will design the protocol, obtain ethics approval, and then carry out STEADI screening, assessment, and follow-up for residents. Data on all falls, injurious falls, and the costs of implementing STEADI will be collected and analyzed to determine the potential value of wider adoption from a patient and facility perspective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, residents in assisted living facilities could experience fewer falls and related injuries, with insights on cost-effectiveness to help facilities decide on adopting STEADI.
How similar studies have gone: Prior STEADI implementations in community settings suggest reductions in fall risk, but feasibility in assisted living facilities has been less studied and is being tested here.
Where this research is happening
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National Opinion Research Center
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rein, David B — National Opinion Research Center
- Study coordinator: Rein, David B
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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.