The Relation Between Movement Patterns, Balance Performance, Function of the Inner Ear and Falls

Completed

• Conditions: Accidental Fall; Postural Balance; Movement Disorders in Old Age

• Registration Number: NCT03503916
• Lead Sponsor: Lund University

Brief Summary

Falls are one of the most common reasons for immobilisation and death in elderly population. This study aims at studying falls among a group of older people. The aim is to study the relation between movement patterns, balance performance, inner ear function and future falls. Senior member will be recruited through the non-profit association "Friskis\&Svettis. Measures of movement patterns, balance performance and innear ear function will be measured at baseline. Falls will be monitored through falls diaries, collected every third month during a 12 month period.

Detailed Description

Falls are one of the most common reasons for immobilisation and death in elderly population. They will be even more essential to address when large birth cohorts grow older and life expectancy increases. Number of elderly persons is constantly rising. When in 2010 there was 1730 000 over 65-year olds in Sweden, the prognosis for year 2060 is 3221 000 persons. Hence, it is important to find solutions for preventing falls. The aim of this project is to study the relation between movement patterns, balance performance, inner ear function and future falls. After measuring movement patterns, inner ear function and balance at baseline, falls will be monitored through falls diaries, collected every third month during a twelve month period in a group of older persons, recruited through the non-profit association "Friskis\&Svettis" in Malmö, Sweden. The study population will consist of senior members in the association, invited to workshops about balance.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-02-27
• Study First Submitted: 2018-03-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-04-11
• Study First Posted: 2018-04-20
• Primary Completion: 2018-08-31
• Study Completion: 2018-08-31
• Status Verified: 2018-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 2018-10-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 113

Inclusion Criteria

• Men and women, 65 years and older
• The ability to ability to speak and understand Swedish language.

Exclusion Criteria

• Age younger than 65
• Not able to speak and understand Swedish language

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Falls diary	Measures the occurrence of falls during a 12 month period	A falls diary, where accidental falls during the period is noted by the participant

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Snubblometer	At baseline	A wearable device attached to the persons thigh, measures movement patterns
Head shake test	At baseline	Test of inner ear function by shaking the head for 15 seconds and wearing frenzels
Dix-Hallpike tess	At baseline	Wearing frenzels, and testing for BPPV
Timed up and Go manual	At baseline	Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again while carrying a cup of water
Timed up and Go cognitive	At baseline	Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again while counting down from 100 by 3
Head impulse test	At baseline	Testing of inner-ear function while wearing frenzels
Timed up and Go	At baseline	Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lund University; 🇸🇪 Lund, Sweden