Does Participation in a Fall Preparedness Program Improve Fall Efficacy Among Older Adults (NCT06545539) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Does Participation in a Fall Preparedness Program Improve Fall Efficacy Among Older Adults
United States30 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a fall preparedness program can reduce the fear of falling in older adults and subsequently improve their function and reduce falls with injury.
Participants will perform baseline measures 4 weeks before intervention and again at the start of intervention. They will perform a 12-week intervention and then complete outcome measures again at the conclusion of the program.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 105 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults age 60 and up
* able to participate in exercise program
Exclusion criteria:
* Adults age \<60 year old
* severe medical condition that prohibits the ability to participate in an exercise program
* 6CIT score that indicates severely impaired cognition.
Severe medical conditions will be screed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Under the Ohio Practice Act, physical therapists in Ohio are permitted to differently diagnosis. The class participants will be community-dwelling older adults who are less likely to come to participate in an exercise class if they have any severe medical conditions.
Any participants with mild cognitive impairment who are not excluded from the study will be offered simplified instructions by the licensed physical therapist performing the assessments. They will also be offered increased verbal, visual, and tactile cues as needed throughout the program to ensure understanding.
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
1
Fall Efficacy Scale International (FES-I)
Timeframe: 4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks