Follow-up of elderly individuals who have experienced falls
Follow-up of Elderly Subjects With Falls Recruited in the Geriatric Departments of Several French Hospitals
University Hospital, Lille · NCT05281835
This study looks at older adults who have fallen to see what factors might cause falls and how to prevent them better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Lille (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lille) |
| Trial ID | NCT05281835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on elderly patients aged 65 and older who have been admitted to geriatric departments for a multidisciplinary assessment of falls. It aims to identify various risk factors associated with falls, including environmental, socio-economic, behavioral, and biological factors. By understanding these risks, the study seeks to inform strategies for preventing falls and improving the management of elderly patients at risk. The study is conducted across multiple hospitals in France, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to fall prevention in the elderly population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 65 and older who have been admitted for falls assessment in participating geriatric departments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing falls or who do not meet the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention strategies and management practices for elderly individuals at risk of falls.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying fall risk factors in elderly populations, making this approach both relevant and supported by prior research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, 65 years of age or older 2. Patients admitted at a day hospital for multidisciplinary falls assessment in one of the 12 geriatric department participating in the study 3. Patient or, if applicable, his or her trusted person or guardian, having given his or her oral non-opposition 4. Patient affiliated to a social health insurance scheme (beneficiaries or beneficiaries' dependents) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Expressed objection to the collection of data by the subject, his or her guardian, curator, trusted person or family member. 2. Admission at the day hospital for multidisciplinary falls assessment is not indicated (despite the referral of the patient and the realization of the initial consultation). 3. Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Lille
- Usld Les Bateliers Chr Lille - Lille — Lille, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: François Puissieux, MD,PhD — University Hospital, Lille
- Study coordinator: François Puissieux, MD,PhD
- Email: francois.puisieux@chru-lille.fr
- Phone: 0320445962
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 in the Elderly, Elderly, Fallers, Falls, Risk factors, Cohort, National Health Data System