In Balans: the (cost-)effectiveness of the In Balans fall prevention training on falls and fall injuries in community-dwelling older adults with an increased risk of falls

Recruiting

• Conditions: ouderdom en valrisico; age related decline and fall risk

• Registration Number: NL-OMON52325
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 256

Inclusion Criteria

65 years of age or older
Increased fall risk according to the fall risk assessment of VeiligheidNL
Able to read and understand Dutch
Being able to independently take care of themselves (e.g. going to the
bathroom, dressing and undressing) and walk 100 meter
Classified as non- or pre-frail, based on the frailty criteria according to
Fried et al.(body weight (BMI >18.5), grip strength, fatigue (SF-36 vitality
score >75), walking speed and physical activity)

Exclusion Criteria

Younger than 65 years of age
No increased fall risk according to the fall risk assessment of VeiligheidNL
Indications of serious cognitive problems (MiniMental State Examination <19 /
30)
Classified as frail according to the frailty criteria of Fried et al. having a
low body weight (BMI <18.5), low grip strength, fatigue (SF-36 vitality score
<75), slow walking speed and low physical activity)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified