Clinical trials: Geriatric Fall
Musculoskeletal Physiology, Healthy
Postural Control in the Elderly
This study will examine loss of balance in the elderly. Falls due to balance problems are a major health issue in older people, often resulting in bone fractures and other bodily injuries, and functional decline.
- Trial name
- NCT00059501
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Accidental Falls
Trial to Reduce Falls Incidence Rate in Frail Elderly
Background: Approximately 750,000 elderly Dutch people fall at least once a year, which often results in physical injuries and a fear of falling, with high costs and far-reaching consequences on functionality, physical activity…
- Trial name
- CP (NCT00512655)
- Testing
- Fall prevention course
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Fall, Music
Risk of Falls in Patients Attending Music Sessions on an Acute Geriatric Ward
Music therapy has long been used to improve communication, health and quality of life. Music is also known to regulate pain, mood and anxiety levels.
- Conditions
- Fall, Music, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT03348657
- Testing
- Music Session
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Falls
Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study
A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an at-home comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls.
- Trial name
- NCT00140322
- Testing
- Exercise, fall risk reduction
- Volunteers
- 455 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Motivation, Fall
Improved Motivation for Physical Activity in an Institutionalized Geriatric Population Through a Virtual Environment
The purpose of this study is to test the interest of a virtual environment with cycling to increase the motivation of physical activity practice in institutionalized older adults.
- Trial name
- Cyclepad Pilot (NCT03834545)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen