Preventing falls in elderly individuals
Official title: STrategies and mechAnisms of Community-Based falL Prevention in Elderly
Run by National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids · NCT03981471 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing exercise programs to see if they can help prevent falls in older adults living in big communities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 3, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03981471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older who are physically capable of participating in exercise interventions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are cognitively or physically unable to cooperate with the examination or have medical conditions that impair walking ability may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the incidence and mechanisms of falls among elderly individuals living in communities with over 100,000 residents. It aims to identify effective strategies for fall prevention, focusing on exercise interventions. The research will involve community-dwelling adults who do not have medical conditions that impair their walking ability, assessing their ability to participate in the study. The findings could lead to improved safety and quality of life for older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of falls among the elderly, enhancing their safety and independence.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using exercise as a strategy for fall prevention in elderly populations, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * community dwelling adults without medical conditions to impair walking ability Exclusion Criteria: * cognitively or physically unable to cooperate with the examiner to finish the test
Where it's running
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National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids
Beijing, China Recruiting -
National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: HL Su, Dr
- Email: suhonglun@nrcrta.cn
- Phone: 86-10-58122882
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.