Fall Prevention Pathways: A digital program to help older adults reduce fall risk

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

This interventional study tests the Fall Prevention Pathways (FPP), a remotely monitored digital rehabilitation program designed for community-dwelling older adults. The trial enrolls participants who will complete an 8-week intervention with ongoing remote monitoring and will be followed for 6 months to assess feasibility, adherence, engagement, clinical outcomes, and cost implications. Data are collected at baseline, after 8 weeks, and at 3 and 6 months. Eligible participants must be 65–85 years old, able to ambulate independently or with a cane, have internet access, and provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria include cognitive impairment, certain neurological or vestibular conditions, major mobility-limiting comorbidities, significant sensory impairments, or being non-ambulatory.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 65-85 years
* Community-dwelling individuals classified as low to moderate fall risk based on standardized assessments, (i.e., the Stay Independent Screener)
* Ability to ambulate independently or with a single-point cane
* Willingness to participate in an 8-week intervention with remote monitoring
* Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connectivity
* Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia that would affect adherence or ability to provide consent
* Neurological or vestibular disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, history of stroke with residual balance impairment)
* Severe comorbidities that significantly impact mobility and function (e.g., recent orthopedic surgery, unstable cardiac conditions)
* Significant visual or hearing impairments that prevent engagement with digital health interventions
* Non-ambulatory or requiring assistance of another person for mobility

Where it's running

• Executive Park
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Madeleine E. Hackney, Ph.D. — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Madeleine E. Hackney, Ph.D.
• Email: mehackn@emory.edu
• Phone: 314-412-4852

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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.