Managing fear of falling through floor exposure and after-fall strategies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on addressing the fear of falling (FoF) by combining floor exposure with strategies to rise from the floor after a fall. It recognizes that FoF is influenced by various factors, including physical, psychological, and environmental aspects. The study aims to improve participants' confidence in their ability to maintain balance and prevent falls, ultimately enhancing their mobility and quality of life. Participants will be healthy adults aged 18 to 64 who can perform daily activities independently and have a sufficient cognitive assessment score.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must be healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64.
* Participants must be fluent in either Swedish or English.
* Participants must have a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 23 or higher.
* Participants must be able to perform activities of daily living independently.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, etc.).
* Participants with musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, strains, etc.).
* Participants with severe cognitive impairments (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score \< 23).
* Participants with psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).
* Participants currently involved in any other exercise-based interventions that involves prolonged floor contact (e.g., yoga, martial arts, dance).

Where it's running

• RiskLab, Karlstad University
  Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Shashank Ghai, Doctorate in Philosophy
• Email: shashank.ghai@kau.se
• Phone: 46 070 290 4119

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.