Action Seniors!: A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors

University of British Columbia1 site in 1 country71 target enrollmentSeptember 2004

ConditionsFalls

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Falls
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Enrollment: 71
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Falls Risk Factors as measured by the Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA) and its five components (vision, reaction time, knee extension strength, proprioception, sway)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 16 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Action Seniors!: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial of a Home Based Strength and Balance Retraining Program in Reducing Falls Risk Factors

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2004

End Date

December 2008

Last Updated

16 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Aged 70 years and older, present to a health care provider with a fall, mini mental state exam of at least 24

Exclusion Criteria

•Progressive neurological condition, medical condition precluding participation in physical activity, residing in a nursing home/extended care facility

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Falls Risk Factors as measured by the Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA) and its five components (vision, reaction time, knee extension strength, proprioception, sway)

Time Frame: 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Fear of falling, cost, injurious falls, Physiologic Profile Assessment (overall score and subcomponents), cognitive performance based on standard neuropsychological tests, and everyday function. All measured at 6 and 12 months(12 months)