CompletedNot Applicable

Analysis of the French Balance and Daily Life (EVQ) Questionnaire for Evaluation of Balance in the Frail Elderly

France140 participantsStarted 2018-01-30

Plain-language summary

The Balance and Daily Life questionnaire (EVQ) observes the adaption of the patient in six scenarios of daily life; it is a measurement of falls, but also an evaluation of the modifications taken to prevent future falls. This study will analyze the robustness of this questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * The patient must have given their free and informed consent and signed the consent form * The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan * The patient is at least 65 years' old * The patient is fragile (\< 8 score ≤ 11 SEGA score) hospitalized in the Physical Medicine and Functional Geriatric Readaptation service of the CHU Nîmes * The patient can walk autonomously for 20m (with or without a walking aid) * The patient is allowed to weight-bear Exclusion Criteria: * The subject is participating in an interventional study, or is in a period of exclusion determined by a previous study * The subject refuses to sign the consent form * It is impossible to give the subject informed information * The patient is under safeguard of justice or state guardianship * The patient is forbidden to weight-bear * Comprehension problems preventing the accomplishment of the tasks * Major short-term memory problems preventing the accomplishment of the tasks

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.

What they're measuring

Inter-evaluator reliability of Balance and Daily Life Questionnaire

Timeframe: Day 0

Temporal stability of Balance and Daily Life Questionnaire

Timeframe: Day 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03343821

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-02

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.