The ≥65 Years NOrthern Jutland Cohort of Fall Risk Assessment With Objective Measurements (the NOCfao Study)

University College of Northern Denmark1 site in 1 country600 target enrollmentDecember 2016

ConditionsAccidental Fall

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Accidental Fall
Sponsor: University College of Northern Denmark
Enrollment: 600
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Self-reported number of falls confirmed by monthly phone calls
Last Updated: 6 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate if the level of physical activity, selected physical and psychological risk factors can predict risk of falling in older (≥65) community dwellers.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

December 2016

End Date

December 2020

Last Updated

6 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University College of Northern Denmark

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Home dwelling
•Manage body transfer independently
•Walking ability for at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices

Exclusion Criteria

•Progressive neurological or rheumatologically illness
•Diagnosed vestibular problems
•Experienced pain in a substantial degree, limiting or obstructing everyday living
•Known uncorrected visual or hearing problems.
•Serious difficulties in speaking, understanding or reading Danish.
•Cognitive impairment equivalent to Mini Mental State Examination \< 23