Steady Together: a home fall-prevention program for people with Parkinson's
Official title: Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home
Run by Cleveland State University · NCT07519096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try an occupational therapy–led home visit and online tools to reduce fall risk and increase safety confidence for people with Parkinson's who are InMotion members.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cleveland State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beachwood, Ohio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07519096 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with Parkinson's who are members of InMotion, able to provide informed consent and who have completed the MoCA and have concerns about falls or home accessibility are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People who cannot make their own medical decisions, live outside the program's service area, are institutionalized, or have severe cognitive or mobility limitations that prevent participation in home assessment may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Using the HfLD platform, occupational therapists work with participants and care partners to identify up to five high-risk rooms and observe typical daily activities during a two-hour in-home session after a 30-minute online intake questionnaire. For each room the therapist records a Personal Safety Rating (0–10) and an Accessibility Rating (0–10), and the HfLD application converts scaled scores to percentages to guide recommendations. The OT provides tailored recommendations for assistive equipment, performance strategies, home modifications, and helpful resources to improve accessibility. Outcomes include changes in self-reported home safety confidence and objective accessibility scores before and after the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help people with Parkinson's live more safely at home by reducing fall risk and improving confidence in daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: Home-based occupational therapy, environmental modification, and fall-prevention programs have reduced falls and improved confidence in older adults, and some Parkinson's-focused programs have shown promising results, though the evidence specific to Parkinson's remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older Parkinson's disease Member of InMotion Care Partner of member Participating in InMotion Fall Prevention program Has completed the MoCA Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to make own medical decisions
Where it's running
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InMotion Wellness Center
Beachwood, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joanna DeMarco, DHSc — Cleveland State University
- Study coordinator: Joanna DeMarco, DHSc
- Email: j.l.reid@csuohio.edu
- Phone: 216-687-3553
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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.