Falls Prevention for People With Increased Risk of Fractures as a Result of Osteoporosis: a Randomized Controlled Study on the Effects of a Modified Program
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 96
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Fall incidence, which is measured by monthly fall registration cards
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to determine wether a falls prevention program can reduce fall incidence in people with osteoporosis.
详细描述
Falling is a major health problem in the elderly causing physical and psychosocial problems. People with osteoporosis are at higher risk for fractures due to falling, because of decreased bone strength. The 'Nijmegen Falls Prevention Program" (NFPP) (Weerdesteyn et al, 2006) has been shown to reduce fall incidence rates by 46% in healthy community-dwelling elderly. This program was adapted in order to meet the specific demands and constraints of people with osteoporosis.
The contents of the program are an obstacle course, walking exercises, the practice of fall techniques, adjustment of gait abnormalities, weight bearing exercises and educational sessions.
The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated in a randomized clinical trial. Primary outcome measure is fall incidence. Additionally, laboratory assessments of gait and obstacle avoidance will be conducted in conjunction with questionnaires about balance confidence and activity level.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •osteoporosis (DXA T-score < -2.5 in hip and/or vertebrae)
- •able to walk at least 15 minutes without an helping device
- •65 years or older
- •community dwelling
- •at least one fall in the prior year
排除标准
- •severe cardiac, pulmonary or musculoskeletal disorders
- •pathologies associated with increased fall risks (i.e. stroke or Parkinson's disease)
- •use of psychotropic drugs
结局指标
主要结局
Fall incidence, which is measured by monthly fall registration cards
次要结局
- Obstacle avoidance performance
- Fear of falling (ABC)
- Activity level (LAPAQ)