Home-based fall prevention program for older adults at high risk of falling
The Effect of Home Based Fall Prevention Program on Fall Rate Among Older Adults at High Risk of Falling
This study is testing a home-based program led by nurses to see if it can help older adults at high risk of falling stay safe and reduce their chances of falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 82 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bartın) |
| Trial ID | NCT06643169 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a nurse-led home-based fall prevention program aimed at reducing fall rates among older adults who are at high risk of falling. The program includes assessments of balance, fall risk, and quality of life, as well as interventions tailored to individual needs. Participants will be monitored for changes in their fall risk score, hospital admissions due to falls, and overall safety conditions in their homes. The study seeks to empower nurses to play a pivotal role in fall prevention through personalized care plans.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 and older who score four or above on the Falls Risk Self-Assessment Scale and are at high risk of falling.
Not a fit: Patients who have had cardiovascular surgery in the last year, have a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension, or regularly exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of falls and related injuries in older adults, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that nurse-led fall prevention programs can be effective, indicating that this approach has potential based on existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 65 years and over with a high risk of falling (Those who score four and above on the Falls Risk Self-Assessment Scale will be determined as having a high risk of falling). * To be examined by a physical therapist and to obtain consent that there is no harm in exercising (They will be referred to Bartın State Hospital and evaluated by a physical therapy specialist physician), * Without a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension, * Elderly individuals who volunteered to participate in the study were identified. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular surgery in the last one year * Diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension * Having a neurological or neurodegenerative disease (such as Parkinson's dementia) * Older people who exercise regularly,
Where this trial is running
Bartın
- Primary Health Center — Bartın, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Feyza Demir Bozkurt, PhD Candidate
- Email: feyzademirr@gmail.com
- Phone: +90-541-346-73-82
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.