Who is Falling? - Fall Risk Prediction Among Community Dwelling Elderly.

• Conditions: Accidental Fall

• Registration Number: NCT02995317
• Lead Sponsor: University College of Northern Denmark

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-12
• Study First Submitted: 2016-12-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-12-15
• Study First Posted: 2016-12-16
• Status Verified: 2020-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 2020-04-15
• Primary Completion: 2020-12
• Study Completion: 2020-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-reported number of falls confirmed by monthly phone calls	One year follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University College of Northern Denmark; 🇩🇰 Aalborg, Denmark