Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly

• Conditions: Institutional Frail Elderly

• Registration Number: NCT02905292
• Lead Sponsor: Hasselt University

Brief Summary

The overall objective of the research is to identify the prevalence and incidence of BPPV and the impact on balance problems, fall risk and inactivity in frail elderly. The investigators will demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in this patient group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2016-09
• Study Start: 2016-09
• Study First Submitted: 2016-09-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-09-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-09-16
• Study First Posted: 2016-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 2016-09-19
• Primary Completion: 2017-06
• Study Completion: 2019-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

• Institutionalized in a nursing home for at least 3 months
• Able to understand and follow simple instructions
• Able to stand independently for 30 seconds
• Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• diagnosis of progressive neurological diseases (such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) resulting in a fast decline within 3 months
• Rehabilitating for a neurological or orthopaedic incident such as knee prosthesis, stroke,... )
• Contra-indication for Hallpike and Epley maneuver

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Ambulation categories (FAC)	month 6
outcome of the vestibular bedside testing	month 6	outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)
static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors)	month 3	static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors): iSway (COP sway area and velocity with and without vision), iTUG
Four Test Balance Scale (4TBS)	month 6
Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)	month 3

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
fear of falling	month 3	fear of falling: Falls Efficacy Scale
ambulatory activity level	month 3	ambulatory activity level: the StepWatch Activity Monitor (SAM)
Fall incidents	month 6
depression	month 3	depression: Geriatric depression scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hasselt University; 🇧🇪 Hasselt, Belgium