Predicting fall risk in older adults living in the community

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 observational study aims to validate a new multifactorial algorithm designed to predict fall risk among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older in Belgium. Participants will undergo a one-time assessment that includes questionnaires and physical tests to evaluate their risk factors for falls. The study will compare the accuracy of this new algorithm against current Belgian fall prevention policies. The goal is to optimize the screening instrument and establish appropriate cutoff scores for identifying individuals at risk of falling.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 65years or older
* community dwellers
* absence of surgery or exacerbation of symptoms in the last 6 months
* ability to stand and walk independently (alone), possibly with an walking aid.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<65 years of age
* surgery within the previous 6 months affecting gait and mobility
* exacerbation of symptoms coming from a diagnosed disease
* older adults with insufficient (language) comprehension to complete the tests and questionnaires

Where it's running

• Ghent University
  Ghent, Belgium, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Dirk Cambier, Prof. Dr. — University Ghent
• Study coordinator: Ellis Rommers, PhD
• Email: ellis.rommers@ugent.be
• Phone: +32 9 332 46 57

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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.