Identifying risk factors for hospitalization after falls in older adults
Research Into Risk Factors for Hospitalization Following a Fall in Older Patients
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT06493201
This study is trying to find out what factors make older adults more likely to be hospitalized after a fall, so we can help prevent it in those who have fallen before.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06493201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the risk factors that lead to hospitalization following falls in older patients. By focusing on modifiable functional risk factors, such as gait parameters, the study seeks to identify early indicators of hospitalization risk. Participants will include older adults who have experienced at least one fall and are able to walk independently. The findings could inform rehabilitation strategies to prevent hospitalizations in this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 65 years old who have experienced at least one fall and can walk without assistance.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to walk independently or have not experienced a fall may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that reduce hospitalizations for older adults after falls.
How similar studies have performed: While the risk factors for falls are well-known, this specific focus on hospitalization risk factors in older adults is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 65 years old * Patient having had at least one fall * Patient able to walk without human assistance * Hospitalized at the geriatrics center or seen in fall consultation at the Strasbourg University Hospital during the period from 05/01/2023 to 01/31/2024 Exclusion Criteria: - Subject (and/or their legal representative if applicable) having expressed their (their) opposition to the reuse of their data
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de Gériatrie Aigue - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elise SCHMITT, MD
- Email: elise.schmitt@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 74 47
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: Accidental Falls, Older adults, Gait Analysis, Hospitalization, Rehabilitation