Contribution of Peripheral Vision in the Risk of Falls in the Elderly (NCT07608263) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Contribution of Peripheral Vision in the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
Stopped: Challenges in inclusion; insufficient resources
0Started 2015-11
Plain-language summary
This study is a controlled, open-label biomedical research project in cognitive neuroscience designed to examine the results (postural stability, error rates, and spatiotemporal parameters of eye movements and head movements) of three tests assessing visuospatial functions (active object search, simple exploration, and a control condition with fixation on a stationary point) in two groups of subjects:
* a group of patients with a history of falls
* a control group of patients matched for age (±5 years) and sex who had not fallen recently.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* men or women
* who have fallen one or more times in the past 12 months
* aged 70 or older
* independent in activities of daily living (ADL ≥ 5.5/6, with occasional urinary incontinence)
* who speak French
* who are covered by Social Security
* who have provided informed consent and signed the consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* who have not fallen in the past year
* aged 70 or older
* independent in activities of daily living (ADL = 6/6)
* French-speaking
* covered by Social Security
* who have provided informed consent and signed the consent form
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
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peripheral vision
Timeframe: characterize postural instability based on the difficulty of the visual task at baseline.