Reduction of fear of falling and associated increase in functional ability, activity level and quality of life in community-living older adults who are at risk for falling: a randomised controlled trial

Completed

• Conditions: Fear of falling in older adults in the community; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN43792817
• Lead Sponsor: Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-11-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 540

Inclusion Criteria

Age 70 or older, living independently in the community, reporting fear of falling and associated activity restriction.

Exclusion Criteria

Confined to bed, restricted by permanent use of wheelchair, on waiting list for nursing home admission.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified