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

Conditions
Accidental Fall
Interventions
Other: Number of falls based on an one year follow-up
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

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
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Fall accidentsNumber of falls based on an one year follow-up-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Self-reported number of falls confirmed by monthly phone callsOne year follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University College of Northern Denmark

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Aalborg, Denmark

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