Clinical trials: Fall Injury
Elderly Population
Comparison of Square Stepping Exercise and Wobble Board Exercise in Elderly Population
Cognitive decline and balance issues are key contributors to falls. Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) and Wobble Board Exercise (WBE) both are the promising forms of balance training.
- Trial name
- NCT07150364
- Testing
- Square Stepping Exercise, Wobble Board Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Orthostatic Hypotension, Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Orthostatic Hypotension
Elderly patients generally have a tendency for having sarcopenia which refers to muscle loss that may be related to many factors. These patients also have a tendency to falls and injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT03732716
- Testing
- blood pressure measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Accidental Falls
Stroll Safe Outdoor Fall Prevention Program
The purpose of the study is to examine the feasibility of the program and data collection protocol to plan a multisite clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02946593
- Testing
- Stroll Safe outdoor fall prevention program, Outdoor fall prevention brochure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Healthy Aging
Frenkel Exercises in Geriatric Balance and Fall Prevention
Aging is a natural process starting from birth and progressing through childhood and adulthood, marked by physical and mental decline, including musculoskeletal, cognitive, and motor deterioration.
- Trial name
- NCT06990828
- Testing
- Frenkel Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Accidental Falls
Kinesio Taping Effect on Postural Balance in Elderly
The elderly population has increased significantly in the last years. The number of falls has also increased due to the decrease of balance.
- Trial name
- NCT01933737
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping, 3M Micropore
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Franca
Delirium, Fall Injury
Care.Coach Avatars for Improvement of Outcomes in Hospitalized Elders, Including Mitigation of Falls and Delirium: a Multi-Site Clinical Study
Through NINR project 1R44NR017842-01 which preceded the present study, the investigators enhanced the care.coach avatar platform to incorporate a robust suite of evidence-based protocols based on the Hospital Elder Life Program…
- Trial name
- AvatarHELP (NCT03832192)
- Testing
- care.coach Avatar (HELP-Protocolized)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Victor Wang
Falls
No More Falls Injury Prevention Study
A randomized controlled multi-component fall prevention study for older adults. The study integrates fall prevention into an existing community-based public health program for older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00164632
- Testing
- counselling, exercise, referrals (behavior)
- Volunteers
- 552 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fall Risk, Exercise
Effects of Regular Exercise on Sensory-motor Functions and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Falls in elderly population are an important public health problem. The aim of this study is to examine the vibration, proprioception, muscle strength, static balance, reaction time and postural stability parameters of female…
- Conditions
- Fall Risk, Exercise, Functional Outcomes, Aging
- Trial name
- FallRisk (NCT06891014)
- Testing
- Combine Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cyprus International University
Fall
A Service Intervention to Reduce Falls in Hospital
The head of nursing at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) plans to roll out an intervention across groups of hospital wards over the next four months.
- Trial name
- NCT03192384
- Testing
- Educational programme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Benchmarking the iOS Balance Application Against the Berg Balance Test
This study aims to benchmark the performance of an iOS application against the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), which is the most commonly used assessment tool by clinicians for measuring balance across the continuum from acute care to…
- Conditions
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Ankle Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- BBAaBBT (NCT02705690)
- Testing
- iOS Balance Application
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stannah Stairlifts
Accidental Falls, Fractures
Exercise Intervention to Prevent Fall-related Fractures and Other Injuries : The Ossébo Study
1. Primary objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a fall prevention exercise program in preventing falls resulting in fractures and other physical traumas. 2.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fractures, Fall-related Injuries
- Trial name
- Ossébo (NCT00545350)
- Testing
- Fall prevention exercise program
- Where
- 20 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 706 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Balance; Distorted, Plantar
Effect of Plantar Sensory Exercises on Balance and Fall Risk in Nursing Home Elderly
The most important cause of mortality and morbidity with the geriatric population is loss of balance and the consequent falls, which is seen very often.
- Conditions
- Balance; Distorted, Plantar, Falling, Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT04477408
- Testing
- plantar sensory exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
Improving Balance and Mobility
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Accidental Falls, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- MMBI (NCT02374463)
- Testing
- MMBI, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Accidental Fall
Who is Falling? - Fall Risk Prediction Among Community Dwelling Elderly.
The purpose of this study is to investigate if the level of physical activity, selected physical and psychological risk factors can predict risk of falling in older (≥65) community dwellers.
- Trial name
- NOCfao (NCT02995317)
- Testing
- Number of falls based on an one year follow-up
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
Muscle Loss, Fractures
Musculoskeletal Effects of Bicarbonate
With aging, men and women develop a mild and progressive metabolic acidosis. This occurs as a result of declining renal function and ingestion of acid-producing diets.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Fractures, Osteoporosis, Age Related, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01475214
- Testing
- potassium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Accidental Fall
Effects of Task-Specific Step Training on Reactive Balance
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate a novel and pragmatic (i.e., not requiring specialized equipment) task-specific step training regimen that aims to improve reactive balance after tripping.
- Trial name
- NCT05734443
- Testing
- step training, treadmill training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Agility Exercise
Compare the Agility Exercise and Resistance Exercise on Physical Function and Stability in Osteoporotic Women
Osteoporosis weakens bones with age, increasing fracture risk. Exercise improves physical function and reduces falls, crucial for preventing osteoporotic fractures, especially with balance, resistance, and multi-component…
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Agility Exercise, Physical Function, Balance Stability
- Trial name
- NCT06457308
- Testing
- Physical training of agility, Physical training of resistance
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Active Aging Individuals Aged 60 and Over
Effects of Exergame and Gross Motor-Cognitive Training in Older Adults: An RCT
Background: Aging leads to a progressive decline in gross-motor skills and executive functions, significantly increasing fall risks.
- Trial name
- NCT07701317
- Testing
- allenamento tramite Exergame, Gross motor-cognitive training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Aging, Fall
ABLE (Arts-Based Exercise Enhancing LongEvity)
Older adults who are referred to home care physiotherapy often only get to see the physiotherapist three to five times and are expected to continue exercising on their own.
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall, Muscle Weakness, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- NCT03675490
- Testing
- ABLE - exercise with interactive technology
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Aging
Effects of Dance on Reaction Time in Experienced Older Adults
Aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-month ballroom dance (3 times/wk) on physical fitness and reaction time in twenty- four experienced older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04680364
- Testing
- partnered dance
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Magna Graecia