Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older

• Conditions: Accidental Falls; Elderly; Ambulatory

• Registration Number: NCT00884208
• Lead Sponsor: Guthrie Healthcare System

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2009-04
• Study Start: 2009-04
• Study First Submitted: 2009-04-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-04-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-04-17
• Study First Posted: 2009-04-20
• Last Update Posted: 2009-04-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.

Exclusion Criteria

• known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Robert Packer Hospital; 🇺🇸 Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States