Modifying the Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the E… (NCT07034287) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Modifying the Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department for Telehealth
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-01-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the feasibility of eGAPcare, a telehealth modification of the GAPcare fall prevention intervention, in older adults in a community emergency department. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultations be conducted in a community emergency department?
* Does the telehealth modification of GAPcare decrease recurrent falls at 6 months? Participants will
* Receive telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation while in the emergency department
* Participate in follow-up visits over the phone for 6 months following the initial emergency department visit
* Complete study questionnaires delivered by study staff.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling adult (non-institutionalized) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall
* Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car or assault)
* Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
* Will be discharged to home/assisted living/rehabilitation at completion of ED visit (i.e., not admitted)
* Proxy available to give informed consent if patient lacks capacity
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to give informed consent due to intoxication or acute change in mental status
* Presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e., pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
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
Self-reported or caregiver reported falls
Timeframe: Within 6 months of the initial emergency department visit
2
Electronic Health Record reported falls and healthcare usage
Timeframe: Within 6 months of the initial emergency department visit