Validation of the Speedy Meyer Fall Scale for assessing fall risk in children
Validation Study of the Speedy Meyer Fall Scale for Determining the Fall Risk of the Paediatric Patient
This study is testing a new tool to see if it can help identify children aged 12 months to 16 years who are at risk of falling while they are in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 332 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Arezzo and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06311409 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate the Speedy Meyer Fall Scale (SMFS) for assessing fall risk in pediatric patients aged 12 months to 16 years. It involves a multicenter survey conducted in Italy, focusing on the comprehension and validity of the scale through various statistical analyses, including Content Validity Index and reliability assessments. The study seeks to enhance fall prevention strategies by identifying children at risk of falls during hospitalization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 12 months to 16 years who are admitted as in-patients and whose parents have provided consent.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a signed consent form will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved fall prevention measures for pediatric patients, enhancing their safety during hospital stays.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in validating fall risk assessment tools in pediatric populations, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * children admitted as in-patients for whom the parents have given consent to the study, aged between 12 months and 16 years, of any gender, pathology and reason for admission. Exclusion Criteria: * not signed consent form
Where this trial is running
Arezzo and 2 other locations
- AUSL Toscana Sud Est — Arezzo, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS — Florence, Italy (Recruiting)
- Fondazione Gabriele monasterio - Ospedale Pediatrico Apuano Massa — Massa, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Daniele Ciofi — Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
- Study coordinator: Daniele Ciofi
- Email: daniele.ciofi@meyer.it
- Phone: 0555662496
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.