Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Accidental Falls

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a fall prevention program for older adults. Participants assigned to the intervention group will train weekly on a special treadmill that will simulate tripping. Patients not assigned to the tripping program will walk on a standard treadmill.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00714051

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

People needed

55

Starts

2008-10-01

Expected to finish

2014-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-10-08

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 65-80 yr old,
• normal reflexes and muscle tone

You may not qualify if…

• lower extremity fracture or surgery last 5 yrs
• back surgery or disc herniation last 5 yrs
• noticeable gait impairment,
• low back pain,
• decreased disease-related vision,
• dizziness,
• history of heart problems,
• bone mineral density <.65,
• mini-mental score <24

Where it is running

• Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital — Hines, Illinois, United States

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