Home-based balance training program to reduce fall risk in elderly
The Effects of a Home-Based Fall Prevention Program on Community-Dwelling Elderly's Fall Risk Category
This study is testing a home-based balance training program to see if it can help older adults reduce their risk of falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Metro Physical Therapy Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06373276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based multiplanar balance training program with electronic assistance in reducing fall risk among community-dwelling elderly individuals. Participants will engage in balance exercises and receive educational support over a 12-week period. The study will compare outcomes between those receiving the balance training and an educational control group. Key measures include changes in fall risk category, fear of falling, and quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling elderly individuals aged 65 and older who can walk independently and perform daily activities without assistance.
Not a fit: Patients with central neurological diseases, cognitive impairments, or those currently undergoing treatment for active cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly lower fall risk and improve the quality of life for elderly individuals living independently.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that home-based exercise programs can effectively reduce fall risk in elderly populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age of 65 years or older * Able to transfer and walk independently at least 10 feet without an assistive device * Living independently (defined as transferring independently and perform activities of daily life independently) in a home, or condo in the community * Maintain a single legged stance greater than or equal to 2 seconds and less than or equal to 10 seconds bilaterally * A Mini-Cog test (a tool that assesses signs for dementia) score of 3 or greater (appendix IV) * Possession of an I-Phone less than 7 years old * Able to start within 2 weeks of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * • Unable to comprehend spoken English or communicate verbally in English * Diagnosis of a central neurological disease * Diagnosis of cognitive disease * Surgery or hospitalization within the last 6 months * Active cancer and/or undergoing current treatment * Current utilization of a trainer * Current utilization of a physical therapist for gait, balance, or lower extremity issues
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Metro PT — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: dilshaad vad, DPT, MSPT
- Email: dilshaad.vad@gmail.com
- Phone: 9174782444
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.