Clinical trials: Falls, open to volunteers
Parkinson Disease, Falls
Steps Against the Burden of Parkinson's Disease - TelAviv/Bologna
Parkinson's disease (PD) affects over 10 million worldwide, causing unstable gait and falls in 70% of patients despite medication. This leads to confidence loss, isolation, fractures, and hospitalizations.
- Trial name
- StepuP (NCT07105787)
- Testing
- SDTT + VR triggered adaptations, Speed-dependent treadmill training (SDTT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel, Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kiel
COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
Comparative Effects of Exercises on Reactive Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This randomized clinical trial is comparing the effects of sensory perturbation and dual task training in combination with square-stepping exercises on reactive balance and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07920432
- Testing
- Square-Stepping Exercises (SSE) with Sensory Perturbation, Square Stepping Exercises (SSE) with Dual-Task Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Lahore
Parkinson Disease
Reducing Falls With Varenicline in Hypocholinergic Parkinson Disease
This trial aims to test whether one year of Varenicline, when compared to placebo, can reduce fall risk and show improvement in the ability to multitask while walking.
- Trial name
- CRANE (NCT06679374)
- Testing
- Varenicline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Vikas Kotagal
Patient Safety, Fall
THE EFFECT OF STANDARD PATİENT-BASED AND WEB-BASED SİMULATİON ON NURSİNG STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND CLİNİCAL SKİLLS İN FALL RİSK ASSESSMENT
Introduction: Falls are the most frequently reported and preventable type of safety incident. Patient falls are the most common adverse events in hospitals.
- Conditions
- Patient Safety, Fall, Simulation Edication
- Trial name
- NCT07557082
- Testing
- Standardized patient, web-based simulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ESRA ERTUĞRUL
Chronic Heart Failure
The Effect of Exercise Training and Detraining on Frailty and Fall Risk in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is the endpoint for some cardiac and respiratory conditions as well as ageing affecting 1-2% of the global adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT06036615
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Glaucoma
Effects of Balance Training in Individuals With Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by visual field loss, which may adversely affect postural control, functional mobility, and increase the risk and fear of falling.
- Trial name
- NCT07910955
- Testing
- Balance Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy 1
The Use of Assistive Gait Devices Can Reduce the Risk of Falls in Patients With Neuromuscular Diseases Following a Training Period.
The planned project is an intervention study to assess the risk of falling after adaptation of an assistive gait devices in patients with the following neuromuscular diseases: Inclusion body myositis, myotonic dystrophy, limb…
- Conditions
- Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy 1, Myotonic Dystrophy 2, Facio-Scapulo-Humeral Dystrophy
- Trial name
- Risk of fall (NCT07072676)
- Testing
- Assistive gait devices combined with physiotherapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Frailty, Fall Risk, Fall Prevention
Physical Function and Fall Risk in Older Adults in the Lalín Frailty Prevention Program
This prospective observational study will describe changes in physical function and fall risk among adults aged 70 years or older who participate in the routine Frailty and Falls Prevention Program at the Centro Integral de Saúde…
- Trial name
- FRAIL-Lalin (NCT07848802)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
The REACTplusNMES Trial: A Double-blinded RCT
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 6-weeks of reactive balance training (REACT) with and without neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to paretic lower limb muscles on biomechanical, clinical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke, Cerebrovascular
- Trial name
- REACT+NMES (NCT06127602)
- Testing
- Reactive balance training with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Reactive balance training without Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Geriatrics Balance Disturbance With High Risk Falling, Osteoporosis, Vestibular Age Related Changes, Female Post-menopausal Based on History
Monitoring Combined Effect of Balance and Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Populations
The purpose of training is to evoke improvements in reactive balance, then the training program may be associated with all postural control systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cognitive system, as well as the…
- Trial name
- NCT06835413
- Testing
- 1-Balance Exercises A- Standing with a decreased base B- Graded reaching in standing C- Stepping in different directions D- Walking practice 2-Strength and Balance Exercises A- Sit-to-stand B- Heel r
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation Mobile-Health Fall Risk Prevention Intervention
The purpose of this research is to see if taking part in a structured exercise plan that is designed to improve balance and muscle strength and one that can done at home helps to improve the ability to perform standard physical…
- Trial name
- NCT05826587
- Testing
- Home-based, m-Health Delivered Physical Function Training, Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Prescription, Connected mHealth mobile application
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Virtual Reality Environments on Walking in Adults With and Without Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with pain, impaired physical function, and movement-related fear.
- Trial name
- NCT07920120
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Walking Conditions, Non-VR Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in Lithuania, Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home
The purpose of the research study is to assess the efficacy of the occupational therapy Steady Together Fall Prevention Program in the Home for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PwP) who are members of InMotion.
- Trial name
- NCT07519096
- Testing
- Steady Together at home fall prevention program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cleveland State University
Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control
The Effect of Motor Image Training on Balance Performance in Geriatric Individuals
The goal of this study [type of study: clinical trial] is to was planned to investigate the effect of motor imagery training given to geriatric individuals with action observation on their balance performance and to compare these…
- Conditions
- Imagery (Psychotherapy), Postural Control, Postural Balance, Virtual Reality Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06056180
- Testing
- Balance Training, Motor İmagery Training, Action Observation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Accidental Falls
Effect of Otago vs. Sensorimotor Training on Balance and Fall Risk in People With Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the Otago Exercise Program versus Sensorimotor Training on dynamic postural stability and risk of fall in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Accidental Falls, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07854496
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Program, Sensorimotor Training
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fall Risk, Fall Prevention
Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.
The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT07061106
- Testing
- Otago exercise program, Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Young, Healthy Aging
Reactive Balance Training for Fall Prevention
The objective of this pilot study is to evaluate and compare the effect of three different perturbation based training devices on the reactive balance control among healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and neurologically…
- Conditions
- Healthy Young, Healthy Aging, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04205279
- Testing
- Experimental: Treadmill training, Experimental: Overground training, Experimental: Surefooted training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment
The Effects of Light-Targeted Balance Training on Balance, Functional Performance, and Fear of Falling in Individuals With a History of Falls
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional…
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Balance Impairment, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07775183
- Testing
- Light- Targeted Balance Training, Standard Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Fall Risk
Fall Risk Identification and Management for Older Veterans
Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, and Veterans have an even higher risk of falling compared to non-Veterans. These falls often lead to severe health consequences, including traumatic brain injuries, hip fractures…
- Trial name
- FRIM (NCT06573983)
- Testing
- Strengthening (Physical Therapy, Gerofit), Medication Reconciliation (Clinical Pharmacology), Home Safety Modification (Occupational Therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Fear of Falling in Stroke: Its Relationship With Motor Recovery, Stroke Duration, Trunk Control, and Balance
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between fear of falling and motor recovery, stroke duration, trunk control, and balance in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07847827
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University