Falls prevention program for older adults in the community
BE-EMPOWERed Study: Belgian Study Enhancing the Uptake and the Effectiveness of a Multifactorial Falls Prevention Intervention in Older Community-dWElling peRsons
NA · KU Leuven · NCT06105437
This study is testing a falls prevention program for older adults living in the community to see if it helps them feel safer and reduces their fear of falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 550 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KU Leuven (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Leuven, Vlaams Brabant) |
| Trial ID | NCT06105437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the BE-EMPOWERed program, a multifactorial falls prevention intervention tailored for older community-dwelling individuals in Belgium. It aims to implement the program across four primary care areas while assessing its effectiveness on clinical outcomes, particularly fear of falling, and examining the implementation process and outcomes. The methodology follows Intervention Mapping and includes a stakeholder group for ongoing input throughout the study period from October 2020 to December 2025.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling individuals aged 65 and older who are independent and have experienced falls or have concerns about falling.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or cognitive problems such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, dementia, or delirium may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of falls among older adults, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that multifactorial falls prevention interventions can be effective, but implementation challenges remain a critical area of focus.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria group program: * Community-dwelling * 65 years and over * Independent with or without walking aid * Understanding and speaking of the Dutch language * Experienced one or more of the following events in the past year? (1) one or more falls; or (2) mobility or balance problems; or (3) concerns about falling Exclusion Criteria group program: - Neurological and cognitive problems (Parkinson, CVA, dementia, delirium) Inclusion Criteria workshops: * Healthcare professionals * Working in the primary care area * Understanding and speaking of the Dutch language
Where this trial is running
Leuven, Vlaams Brabant
- KU Leuven — Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Koen Milisen, PhD
- Email: koen.milisen@kuleuven.be
- Phone: +3216377979
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Falls Prevention, Implementation, Older People, Community setting, Falls prevention, Aged