A Community-Based Falls Prevention Program for Adults At-Risk for Falls
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Accidental Fall, Neurologic Disorder, Old Age; Debility, Healthy Aging
In brief
The goal of this interventional study is to implement a Falls Prevention Program to impact the risk and injuries related to falls. The main question is to learn and examine the effects of a falls prevention program on the functional mobility of adults at risk for falls. Participants will: * Complete functional mobility assessments * Complete Falls prevention obstacle course training * Complete Falls Strategies Training * Complete walking and balance training
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05771818
- Run by
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2020-08-13
- Expected to finish
- 2026-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-03-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Male or female
- Age range: 18-100
- At risk for falls (as determined by any of the following:
- Positive history of falls within 5 years
- Timed up and Go <45 seconds
- Medical clearance for participation in Falls Prevention Program
- Able to attend biweekly sessions for 5 weeks
You may not qualify if…
- Unable to independently kneel and sit and on the floor and return to chair
- Taking prescription anti-coagulants without physician clearance to participate
- No medical clearance for participation in Falls Prevention Program
- Unable to attend bi-weekly on-site sessions for 5 weeks
- Other reasons that may limit participation in intervention
Where it is running
- University of St Augustine for Health Science — Miami, Florida, United States (enrolling)
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