Clinical trials: Fear of Falling
Risk of Falling
Nordic Walking to Manage Falls and Fear of Falling
This is a pilot study that aims to test the feasibility and safety of a novel Nordic Walking (NW) activity program for community-dwelling older adults who are at risk of falling or experience fear of falling (FOF).
- Trial name
- NCT05965011
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Mohammad Auais, PhD
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Health Data from Well on My Legs Program
The percentage of people aged over 80 will double in 25 years, reaching 10% of the population. This means that care practices for older adults will have to be adapted.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Fear
- Trial name
- DS-BSSJ (NCT06659484)
- Testing
- Assessment, Multicomponent exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Fear of Other Medical Care
Kinesiophobia and Fear of Falling After Femur Fracture
This study will be conducted as intervention research to determine the effect of mobilization training to be provided to the patient undergoing hip arthroplasty on postoperative kinesiophobia and fear of falling.
- Trial name
- NCT06133608
- Testing
- MOBILIZATION TRAINING
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kastamonu University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Kinesiophobia, Fear of Falling, Functional Independence, and Psychological Status in Spinal Cord Injury
Individuals aged 18-65 years who have been clinically diagnosed with spinal cord injury and have developed paraplegia will be included in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT07549217
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo
Multimodal Physiotherapy for Balance and Vertigo in BPPV Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a multimodal physiotherapy approach on balance, vertigo, fear of falling, and quality of life in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
- Conditions
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Balance Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07576088
- Testing
- Multimodal Physiotherapy, Epley Maneuver
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Falls, Physical Performance
Whole Body Vibration Training Among Older People Using Sheltered Housing
The purpose of this randomised (double-blind) controlled exercise intervention trial is to determine whether the whole body vibration (WBV) training can effectively improve physical functioning of older people living in or…
- Conditions
- Falls, Physical Performance, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- VAREX (NCT01523600)
- Testing
- Whole body vibration training, Wellness group
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UKK Institute
Rehabilitation, Fear of Falling
Hypnosis for Fear of Falling in Older Adults
Fear of falling is associated with numerous negative health outcomes in older adults and can limit rehabilitation. Few treatments are effective in fear of falling.
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Fear of Falling, Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT04726774
- Testing
- Hypnosis, Rehabilitation program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
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
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
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, Falls
Fall Frequency and Factors Affecting Dynamic Balance in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine the frequency of falls in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 and to identify factors affecting dynamic balance.
- Trial name
- NCT07493525
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Foot Pain, Foot Functionality
Orthotics, Pain & Fear of Falling
To investigate and compare the use of a prefabricated Orthotic, with and without a metatarsal pad in decreasing pain and fear of falling in older adults.
- Conditions
- Foot Pain, Foot Functionality, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT04894396
- Testing
- Aetrex L2305 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics W/ Metatarsal Support, Aetrex L2300 Premium Memory Foam Orthotics
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 206 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talita Cumi Ltd.
Knee Surgery, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement)
Effects of Music Listening and Relaxation Interventions on Postoperative Recovery After Knee Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether listening to music and using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help patients recover better after knee arthroscopy.
- Conditions
- Knee Surgery, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement), Postoperative Pain, Arthroscopic Surgery
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT07530614)
- Testing
- Emotional Freedom Techniques, listening music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Arzum ÇELİK BEKLEVİÇ
Aging Problems, Frailty
Impact of Skills Acquired Through Judo Training on Risk Factors for Falling in Elderly Men and Women
Falls and injuries from falls are one of the greatest threats to public health. One of the risk factors for accidental falls is a low self-efficacy regarding the perceived capability to perform activities without the risk of…
- Conditions
- Aging Problems, Frailty, Fall Injury, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- J4BE (NCT04061785)
- Testing
- Judo4Balance - 12 week judo inspired exercise program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life
Free From Pain Study
To determine the effectiveness of the "Free From Pain" Exercise Book containing the preformulated 12-week "Free From Pain" exercise programme in reducing pain, improving quality of life and decreasing fear of falling in people…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Quality of Life, Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT05404399
- Testing
- "Free From Pain Exercise Book", Physiotherapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Fear of Falling
Dual-Task vs. Multicomponent Exercise in Institutionalized Seniors
The aging global population faces a major public health challenge regarding the growing number of older adults in long-term care facilities.
- Trial name
- DT-Fall (NCT07427225)
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Dual-Task Exercise Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Specific Phobia
Intervention for Anxiety After Falls
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a brief intervention for disabling anxiety is practical to conduct and beneficial for older adults injured by falls.
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Specific Phobia, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT01268657
- Testing
- Education, Relaxation Training, Cognitive Restructuring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Low Back Pain
The Effectiveness of Aquatherapy on Physical Performance and Fear of Falling in Geriatric Individuals With Low Back Pain
This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the effects of aquatherapy on physical performance, balance, and fear of falling in older adults with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07531017
- Testing
- Aquatherapy, Conservative Treatment
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Stroke, Cognition Disorder
The Effects of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Motor Performance, Balance and Fear of Falling in Stroke Patients
One of the most common complications in stroke patients is cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment affects a large part of the life of stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cognition Disorder, Fear Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05490628
- Testing
- Cognitive Rehabilitation, Conventional Therapy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Impact of Basophobia on Balance and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Stroke
Several studies have reported that the physical functions associated with falls, including motor performance, postural balance, flexibility, and muscle strength, are also associated with FoF.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Balance
- Trial name
- stroke (NCT06899451)
- Testing
- systematic desensitization and balance
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Increased Risk of Falls
Changes in Everyday Life After a Tai Chi or Eurythmy Intervention in Elderly People at Risk of Falling: a Qualitative Exploration as a Sub-Study of the ENTAiER Study
The ENTAiER fall prevention study investigates the efficacy and safety of eurythmy therapy and tai chi in older people with chronic diseases and an increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05547178
- Testing
- Qualitative interview - eurythmy group, Qualitative interview - tai chi group, Qualitative interview - standard care group
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine