A tailored fall prevention program for people with Parkinson's disease

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Parkinson's disease; falls; Neurological - Parkinson's disease; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001183370
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-08-11
• Last Update Posted: 28 October 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

At least 1 fall in the prior 6 months
No change to Parkinson's disease medications in the 2 weeks prior to commencing the study
Able to walk at least 10 m with or without a walking aid
Participants with significant cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment <19 or, a level of functional cognition that the researchers deem requires assistance to participate) will require an able care-partner who is willing to participate with them to assist them with the intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

Medical conditions which would preclude or interfere with study safety and conduct.
Severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment <5)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified