Managing fear of falling through floor exposure and after-fall strategies
Floor-hugging Intervention: Managing Fear of Falling Through Floor Exposure and Developing After-fall Contingency
This study is testing a new way to help healthy adults overcome their fear of falling by practicing getting up from the floor and building their confidence in staying balanced.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karlstad University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlstad, Värmland County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06815809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 64 who are fluent in Swedish or English and have a good cognitive assessment score.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders, severe cognitive impairments, or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the fear of falling in participants, leading to improved mobility and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various interventions aimed at reducing fear of falling, this specific approach focusing on floor exposure and rising strategies is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Karlstad, Värmland County
- 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
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.