Falls prevention program for older adults using technology
Steps to Avoid Falls in the Elderly- A TECHnology Enhanced Intervention
NA · Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School · NCT06102954
This study is testing a new falls prevention program using technology to see if it helps older adults in Singapore stay active and reduce their risk of falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT06102954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-enhanced, multi-domain and multi-component falls prevention intervention for community-dwelling older adults in Singapore. Participants aged 60 to 95 will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will receive a tailored exercise and educational program over 12 weeks, or a control group. The intervention focuses on improving physical function across five domains and educating participants on managing fall risk factors. Following the active intervention, participants will enter a maintenance phase to encourage continued engagement in falls prevention behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are ambulatory older adults aged 60 to 95 without cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients with significant recent morbidity or severe sensory impairments may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that multi-component falls prevention interventions can be effective, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 to 95 years * Ambulatory with or without walking aid * Does not possess cognitive impairment with an Abbreviated Mental Score-Singapore \>=6 Exclusion Criteria: * Had any significant morbidity: * Congestive Heart Failure in the past 6 months * Myocardial Infarction in the past 6 months * Stroke (Intra-Cranial Haemorrhage) in the past 6 months * Concussion or Head Injury in the past 6 months * End Stage Renal Failure requiring dialysis * Severe Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (e.g. Chronic Lung Disease or Chronic Bronchitis or Emphysema), experiencing symptoms at rest or with mild activity * Lower Limb Fractures in the past 6 months * Blindness, with or without the use of any visual aids * Deafness, with or without the use of any hearing aids * Currently experiencing one of the following: * Chest discomfort, or * Breathlessness, or * Dizziness, or * Profuse sweating * Had an amputation of any part of the lower limbs except toes, or had an amputation of any toes in the last 30 days * Currently in a long-term institution * Currently participating in any randomized clinical or controlled trial that involves physical exercise * Unwilling to complete the baseline gait assessment, or complete less than 3 minutes of the 5-minute baseline gait assessment
Where this trial is running
Singapore
- Centre for Ageing Research & Education — Singapore, Singapore (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matchar David Bruce — Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Study coordinator: Jing Wen Goh
- Email: jingwen_goh@duke-nus.edu.sg
- Phone: +65 6601 3889
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: Fall Prevention, Fall Injury, Fall, Injurious fall, Falls Prevention Intervention