Freedom study (Falls Risk Epidemiology:Effect of Vitamin D on skeletal Outcomes and other Measures)

Completed

• Conditions: Falls in older people living in residential care; Fractures in older people living in residential care; Vitamin D deficiency in older people living in residential care; Calcium supplement; Musculoskeletal - Osteoporosis; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000089437
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney/ Northern Clinical School

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

ambulant, likely to survive for more than 12 months, as assessed by the Implicit Review Tool employed in the FREE study

Exclusion Criteria

Taking vitamin D or calcium supplements in the last 6 months, History of skin cancer in last three years

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Falls.[Assessed after the last cluster recruited has reached 12 months follow-up. Falls will be recorded by regular monthly visits to hostels for 12 months including review of incident reports and clinical record review.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
motor function measures related to falls risk (static balance, sit to stand test)[assessed at baseline and 12 months];Quadriceps strength and body sway[assessed in at baseline, 6 month follow-up and 12 month follow-up];Fractures will be determined by regular visits to hostels and validated by x-ray reports.[monthly for 12 months ];The effects of the intervention on mood will be assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale[baseline and at 12month follow-up]