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Official title Perturbation-Based Treadmill Training to Prevent Unrecovered Falls in Geriatric Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06652828
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of perturbation-based balance training (PBT) in preventing unrecovered falls among geriatric patients aged ≥70 years with a prospective fall risk of ≥40%. The study will also assess the safety and feasibility of PBT.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 70 and older
You may be able to join if
- ≥ 70 years
- ≥40% prospective fall risk for the following year according to the Fall Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT-up)
- Walking distance ≥ 70 m in the 2 Minute Walk Test
- Possibility to reach the study site at least via taxi
- Written informed consent, obtained according to international guidelines and local laws
You likely can't join if
- MoCA score \< 10 pts (or MMSE \< 17 pts)
- Performing a Timed up and Go test (TUG) \<10 s
- Leg amputation
- Osteosynthesis or joint replacement of lower extremities within the past 6 weeks.
- Blindness
- Parkinson's disease with Hoehn and Yahr stage \> 3
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥ 70 years
- ≥40% prospective fall risk for the following year according to the Fall Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT-up)
- Walking distance ≥ 70 m in the 2 Minute Walk Test
- Possibility to reach the study site at least via taxi
- Written informed consent, obtained according to international guidelines and local laws
- MoCA score \< 10 pts (or MMSE \< 17 pts)
- Performing a Timed up and Go test (TUG) \<10 s
- Leg amputation
- Osteosynthesis or joint replacement of lower extremities within the past 6 weeks.
- Blindness
- Parkinson's disease with Hoehn and Yahr stage \> 3
- Body weight \>135 kg and height \>185 cm
- Life-expectancy \<12 months, instable or severe illness
- Inability to communicate verbally and coorporate appropriatly
- (Prior) participation perturbation training programs
- Gait-relevant foot-drop paresis
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
- Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Oldenburg, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 70 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Oldenburg, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.