Preventing falls in elderly individuals
STrategies and mechAnisms of Community-Based falL Prevention in Elderly
This study is testing exercise programs to see if they can help prevent falls in older adults living in big communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03981471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older who are physically capable of participating in exercise interventions.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations
- National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (Not_yet_recruiting)
- National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: HL Su, Dr
- Email: suhonglun@nrcrta.cn
- Phone: 86-10-58122882
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.