Prevention of Falls in the Elderly Population (NCT03614897) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Prevention of Falls in the Elderly Population
United States43 participantsStarted 2018-02-09
Plain-language summary
An educational intervention will be utilized to improve care following guidelines for treating individuals at risk of falling. A survey will be administered to providers pre and post education.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary care providers in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine
Exclusion Criteria:
* Providers in outlying clinics
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.
1This trial focused on changing how healthcare providers think about vitamin deficiency as a cause of falls — based on what's now known, does my doctor believe a vitamin deficiency could be contributing to my fall risk?
2Since this study is completed, has my doctor seen or used any of the findings from this kind of provider education research to change how they assess or treat fall risk in older patients like me?
3This trial measured providers' views rather than directly testing a treatment on patients — so what does my doctor actually recommend as the evidence-based steps I should take right now to reduce my risk of falling?
4Given that vitamin deficiency was a focus of this research, should I be tested for deficiencies like vitamin D, and if so, how would treating a deficiency fit into my overall fall prevention plan?
5Are there other completed or ongoing fall prevention programs or trials my doctor thinks would be more directly relevant to my situation, since this study was aimed at educating providers rather than testing a specific patient intervention?
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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
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Change in Mean Survey Score for Providers' Self-reported View on Vitamin Deficiency as a Cause of Falls