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Official title Comparison of Smartphone and Community-Based Delivery of the Otago Exercise Program for Fall Risk in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07433153
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The long-term goal of this project is to effectively bridge the research-clinic-community gap and to foster partnerships that support the implementation, utilization, and advocacy of evidence-based fall prevention programs in the older adult community. The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) is an evidence-based fall prevention program that has been shown to reduce falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
- This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older
You may be able to join if
- Community-dwelling older adults 55 years of age or older
- Communicate in English
- Able to ambulate at least 10 meters with or without an assistive device.
- Cognitively intact based on scoring 18/22 or greater on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-Blind during a phone screening process
- Have access to an Android or iOS smartphone
You likely can't join if
- Lower limb amputation
- Visual impairment uncorrectable with lenses
- Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, neurological or musculoskeletal impairment
- Persistent symptoms of dizziness or lightheadedness
- Spine or lower-extremity surgery in the past 12 months
- Self-reported pain of \>7 on a scale of 0-10
See the full eligibility criteria
- Community-dwelling older adults 55 years of age or older
- Communicate in English
- Able to ambulate at least 10 meters with or without an assistive device.
- Cognitively intact based on scoring 18/22 or greater on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-Blind during a phone screening process
- Have access to an Android or iOS smartphone
- Intermediate or high risk of falling, based on World Guidelines for Falls Prevention (Montero-Odasso et al, 2022)
- Lower limb amputation
- Visual impairment uncorrectable with lenses
- Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, neurological or musculoskeletal impairment
- Persistent symptoms of dizziness or lightheadedness
- Spine or lower-extremity surgery in the past 12 months
- Self-reported pain of \>7 on a scale of 0-10
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Binghamton, New York, 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, 55 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Binghamton, New York, 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.