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New treatment option for Fall Prevention
Official title Aging and Task-specific Training to Reduce Falls
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07094659
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a novel task-specific balance training for reducing environmental falls in community ambulatory older adults who are at-risk of falling. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does task-specific balance training improve the ability to prevent falling when unexpected perturbations such as slips and trips occur, and/or improve balance control during self-initiated movements?
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- 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 60 to 90. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 60 to 90 years of age to include community dwelling older adults
- Understand English to ensure ability to safely complete study protocols
- Able to walk independently for 1 block and 10 meters without an assistive device to ensure ability to complete exercises and reactive balance...
- 'At-risk' adults: Participants who report experience of at least 1 fall in the past 12 months or participants who are categorized as at high fall-...
You likely can't join if
- Major surgery less than 6 months ago to avoid complications due to training
- Hospitalization less than 3 months ago to avoid complications due to training
- Taking any sedative drugs to avoid interference with training
- Acute or uncontrolled neurological or cardiopulmonary or musculoskeletal or cancer diagnosis to avoid complications due to training
- Have intact visual and auditory ability with or without corrective aids to avoid confounding effects on balance
- Severe osteoporosis measured by a score of less than negative two point five on heel bone density scan to avoid complications due to training
See the full eligibility criteria
- 60 to 90 years of age to include community dwelling older adults
- Understand English to ensure ability to safely complete study protocols
- Able to walk independently for 1 block and 10 meters without an assistive device to ensure ability to complete exercises and reactive balance assessments
- 'At-risk' adults: Participants who report experience of at least 1 fall in the past 12 months or participants who are categorized as at high fall- risk using our fall risk prediction model which can predict the risk of...
- Major surgery less than 6 months ago to avoid complications due to training
- Hospitalization less than 3 months ago to avoid complications due to training
- Taking any sedative drugs to avoid interference with training
- Acute or uncontrolled neurological or cardiopulmonary or musculoskeletal or cancer diagnosis to avoid complications due to training
- Have intact visual and auditory ability with or without corrective aids to avoid confounding effects on balance
- Severe osteoporosis measured by a score of less than negative two point five on heel bone density scan to avoid complications due to training
- Loss of sensation on monofilament test to avoid confounding effects on outcome assessments
- Cognitive impairment indicated by a score of less than 25 out of 30 on the mini mental state exam to ensure ability to follow instructions for safety
- Shortness of breath or uncontrolled pain higher than a three out of ten or inability to achieve age specified minimal distance on the 6 minute walk test for endurance to avoid complications due to training
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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, 60 years to 90 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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.