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Falls

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Falls

4 trials tracked for Falls.

4Trials tracked
0Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
  1. N/A Boston ARCH 4F Intervention to Reduce Fall Risk in People With HIV and Alcohol Use Completed
  2. N/A Orthostatic Hypotension Treatment on Rehab Unit Completed
  3. N/A Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study Completed
  4. N/A Toileting at Night in Older Adults: Light to Maximize Balance, Minimize Insomnia Completed

Showing the 4 most-cited and recently-updated of 4 trials. Browse the full registry →

Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Counts describe the research landscape and are not a treatment recommendation. Informational only — not medical advice.

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Multifactorial interventions and exercise programs showed mixed effects on falls and fractures in older adults
Geriatrics & Aging Meta-analysis
Multifactorial interventions and exercise programs showed mixed effects on falls and fractures in older adults What Actually Stops Older Adults From Falling?
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 69 randomized controlled trials evaluated multifactorial interventions and exercise prog…
Combining gait and balance exercises with strength training and home safety changes is the most reliable way to stop older adults from falli…
Apr 14, 2026
Face-to-Face Training Shows Greater Short-Term Gains Than Remote in Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
Geriatrics & Aging RCT
Face-to-Face Training Shows Greater Short-Term Gains Than Remote in Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Study compares remote and in-person fall prevention training for older adults
A randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling adults aged 65+ compared sequences of remote and face-to-face Otago-based training.
Remote fall prevention training is safe and effective for older adults, matching in-person results once both methods are used over six month…
Apr 8, 2026
Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for nonfatal injuries occur among older US adults
Infectious Disease
Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for nonfatal injuries occur among older US adults What happens when older adults get hurt? Emergency visits and hospital stays are common
An observational report describes emergency department visits and hospitalizations for selected nonfatal injuries among US adults aged 65 ye…
Falls and accidents often send older adults to the emergency department or hospital, confirming a reality many families already know.
CDC Apr 6, 2026
Observational data examines unintentional fall death rates in older adults
Infectious Disease
Observational data examines unintentional fall death rates in older adults National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States
An observational study using National Vital Statistics System data examined unintentional fall death rates in persons aged 65 years and olde…
National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States to help public health officials understand the scope of thi…
CDC Apr 6, 2026

Questions about Falls

Do older adults in the US often visit the ER for nonfatal fall injuries?

Yes, falls cause millions of ER visits each year among older US adults; in 2018, about 3 million ER visits were for fall injuries.

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Will stopping certain medications help reduce the risk of falls in older adults?

Yes, stopping certain medications (deprescribing) can reduce fall risk in older adults, especially when done carefully with high-fidelity interventions targeting psychotropic drugs.

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