Workshop for Primary Prevention of Falls. CHANGING TO NEVER FALL. CTNF (NCT02645006) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 2
Workshop for Primary Prevention of Falls. CHANGING TO NEVER FALL. CTNF
Spain316 participantsStarted 2015-05
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a primary prevention workshop is effective decreasing at least 13% the annual incidence of falls in elderly compared to the habitual counseling.
Before the first fall incident, the elderly aged 65 or more, living in community, are invited to attend a workshop on fall preventing activities and factor risk detection. This activity consists on four sessions (one session per week during three weeks and the fourth session one year later) in which the elderly are expected to detect their own fall risk factors, encouraged to introduce healthy habits and to increase physical activity in order to improve strength and balance specifically.
This workshop has been prepared by family physicians following the latest scientific recommendations, it will be lead by them on the first edition, but it has not been written in formal language in order to be used by volunteers concerned about aging topics, independent from the Health Service.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* person 65 years or older
* habitual residence (more than nine months per year) in the coverage area of the senior center participants,
* walk independently without help from another person,
* able to attend all sessions,
* acceptance telephone follow-up,
* commitment to attend the final session,
* and given their informed consent to participate in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
* institutionalized person,
* moderate or severe cognitive impairment of any etiology,
* blindness,
* total deafness,
* trouble reading,
* absolute contraindication for exercise or surgery in the previous 6 months,
* engaged in other activities such muscle strengthening or tai chi balance.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
% incidence of falls in a year
Timeframe: one year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02645006
SponsorSociedad Madrileña de Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria