Accidental FallNCT03780777
Removing Home Hazards for Older Adults in Affordable Housing
A study testing Home Hazard Removal in people with Accidental Fall, run by Washington University School of Medicine at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The investigators will conduct a hybrid effectiveness/implementation trial to simultaneously establish the effectiveness of home hazard removal in affordable housing in order to reduce falls, and conduct a process evaluation of how the intervention works in the context of low-income senior apartments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Accidental Fall
- What is being tested?
- Home Hazard Removal
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 524 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2019to 9 Jun 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Residents who live in any of the eligible section 202 low-income senior apartment units managed by our community partner
Who cannot join
- Individuals who do not reside in any of the eligible units
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63130
About this study
The investigators will conduct a hybrid effectiveness/implementation trial to simultaneously establish the effectiveness of home hazard removal in affordable housing in order to reduce falls, and conduct a process evaluation of how the intervention works in the context of low-income senior apartments.
Read the detailed description
The investigators, in collaboration with the community partner, will offer the program to all building residents in select low-income senior apartments. The eligibility criteria include a self-report of one or more falls in the preceding 12 months, a fear of falling, or unsteadiness while standing or walking. The investigators will screen residents and determine their risk for falling. Residents who are high risk will be referred to licensed occupational therapy practitioners for baseline assessments and home hazard removal. Residents will be re-assessed at 3 months. All assessments will be conducted in the residents' apartment buildings. Outcomes (falls, program evaluation) will be collected by our community partner.
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall
- Being tested
- Home Hazard Removal
- Keywords
- older adult falls, home hazards, home barriers
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Home Hazard RemovalBehavioural
Removal of home barriers or hazards
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Home Hazard Removal Group | Experimental | A tailored home-modification (home-hazard removal) intervention for residents with a high fall risk, delivered in the home by occupational therapists over one to two visits and with a booster session at three months. Receives: Behavioral: Home Hazard Removal |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Resident enrollment in home hazard removal intervention
Participation measured by percentage of eligible building residents enrolled
Measured: 609 days
Program fidelity
Visit-by-visit checklist and calculation of the dose of the intervention received (number of minutes delivered)
Measured: 609 days
Secondary outcomes (3)
Number of falls
Prospective monthly reporting of falls using an automated phone system
Measured: 609 days
Cost per fall prevented
Final prescription and invoice (materials)
Measured: 609 days
Adherence to home hazard removal intervention recommendations
Recommendations used/total at 3 months or cause of abandonment
Measured: 609 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Dec 2018
- Study start15 Apr 2019
- Primary completion9 Jun 2021
- Study completion9 Jun 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accidental FallStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Washington University School of MedicineThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 524 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Susan Stark, PhD, Principal investigator, Washington University School of Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03780777
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 201811108
- Other IDs
- MOHHU0040-17
- Status last verified
- Nov 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Dec 2018
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Removing Home Hazards for Older Adults in Affordable Housing
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03780777
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 201811108
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall
- Keywords
- older adult falls, home hazards, home barriers
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 524 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Washington University School of MedicineUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Jun 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The investigators will conduct a hybrid effectiveness/implementation trial to simultaneously establish the effectiveness of home hazard removal in affordable housing in order to reduce falls, and conduct a process evaluation of how the intervention works in the context of low-income senior apartments.
Detailed description
The investigators, in collaboration with the community partner, will offer the program to all building residents in select low-income senior apartments. The eligibility criteria include a self-report of one or more falls in the preceding 12 months, a fear of falling, or unsteadiness while standing or walking. The investigators will screen residents and determine their risk for falling. Residents who are high risk will be referred to licensed occupational therapy practitioners for baseline assessments and home hazard removal. Residents will be re-assessed at 3 months. All assessments will be conducted in the residents' apartment buildings. Outcomes (falls, program evaluation) will be collected by our community partner.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Home Hazard Removal Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Home Hazard RemovalA tailored home-modification (home-hazard removal) intervention for residents with a high fall risk, delivered in the home by occupational therapists over one to two visits and with a booster session at three months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Residents who live in any of the eligible section 202 low-income senior apartment units managed by our community partner
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals who do not reside in any of the eligible units
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Home Hazard RemovalRemoval of home barriers or hazards | Behavioural | Home Hazard Removal Group |
Primary outcome
Resident enrollment in home hazard removal intervention
Time frame: 609 days
Participation measured by percentage of eligible building residents enrolled
Program fidelity
Time frame: 609 days
Visit-by-visit checklist and calculation of the dose of the intervention received (number of minutes delivered)
3 secondary outcomes
Number of falls
Time frame: 609 days
Cost per fall prevented
Time frame: 609 days
Adherence to home hazard removal intervention recommendations
Time frame: 609 days
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Susan Stark, PhD principal investigator
Washington University School of Medicine
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Home Hazard Removal in people with Accidental Fall, run by Washington University School of Medicine at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Resident enrollment in home hazard removal intervention (time frame: 609 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Nov 2026.