Comparison of Home-based Exercise Programmes for Falls Prevention and Quality of Life in Older Ad… (NCT02926105) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Home-based Exercise Programmes for Falls Prevention and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Switzerland405 participantsStarted 2016-10
Plain-language summary
This study compares the effects of three home-based exercise programmes in "at-risk to falling" older adults living in their own home on the incidence of falls (number and severity), risk factors, and quality of life as well as on the adherence to exercise. The subjects will be randomized and allocated in three groups. The group A will receive the "Test-and-Exercise" home-based programme (T\&E), the group B will receive the "Otago" home-based exercise programme and the group C (activ-control group) will receive the "Helsana" booklet
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 65 years old and older,
* Living in their own home,
* Having a history of fall in the previous 12 months or perceiving fear of falling (≥ 20 points on FES-I,
* Being able to walk without auxiliary tools in their home.
* Signed Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having severe vision impairment that do not permit the reading of the exercise-programme booklet and that do not permit the completing of the monthly diaries,
* Receiving physiotherapeutic treatment with balance learning,
* Having cognitive impairment (\<25 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) of Folstein
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.