Balance workshops to learn getting up from the floor for older adults living at home

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Falls are a major issue for older adults, leading to injuries and loss of independence. This pilot study will test the feasibility and acceptability of adding a “getting up from the floor” module to a balance workshop for older adults living at home. Researchers will look at how well the program is delivered, and explore potential effects on mobility, balance, confidence, and activity, using a comparison between the intervention and control groups. Feasibility will be assessed by adherence, progression, and session duration, while acceptability will be measured by participant and therapist satisfaction. The study will also collect exploratory data on falls and functional outcomes to inform future research.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* People over the age of 65
* Able to walk 100 m independently, with or without a walking aid (1 cane or 1 crutch)
* Individuals who have fallen at least once in the past 12 months
* Individuals who feel unsteady while standing or walking
* Individuals who express a fear of falling
* Individuals enrolled in the social security system or a similar program
* Individuals who have been informed and have given their written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate in the study
* Individuals who walk with two canes or a walker, or who are unable to walk
* Medical contraindications to physical activity (cardiac conditions, acute illness, uncompensated vestibular disorder).
* Major cognitive impairment or dementia preventing active participation.
* Individuals with other contraindications, at the investigator's discretion
* Recent orthopedic surgery (\<3 months).
* Major uncompensated sensory impairment

Where it's running

• Association KPAURA RHONE
  Valence, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Christine BIGEARD
• Email: c.bigeard.kpaura@formationprevention.fr
• Phone: 00 33 4 78 24 09 00

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.