Living in Fitness Together (LIFT): Testing an Innovative Fall Prevention Program

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Accidental Falls

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a group-based fall prevention program for older adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02732366

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

48

Starts

2016-05-01

Expected to finish

2019-03-25

Last updated by the study team

2020-05-12

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adults aged 65 and over
• at risk for falls as identified by health care provider
• able to participate in group exercise with upper extremity support for balance (e.g. chair)

You may not qualify if…

• active vertigo, postural hypotension, unstable cardiac conditions
• major neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, recent major cerebrovascular event, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Where it is running

• Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center — Windsor, Vermont, United States

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