Phase 2 N=55 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

Accidental Falls

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

1.8%

Results posted

Oct 2014

Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants Who Fell on a Tripping Test — 2; 4 participants — p=0.45

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 2
Interventions: fall prevention training (Behavioral); Attention Control (Behavioral)
Age: Older Adult · 65+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Primary completion: Feb 2012

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Number of Participants Who Fell on a Tripping Test	2; 4	0.45

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a fall prevention program for older adults. Participants assigned to the intervention group will train weekly on a special treadmill that will simulate tripping. Patients not assigned to the tripping program will walk on a standard treadmill.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

65-80 yr old,
normal reflexes and muscle tone

Exclusion Criteria

lower extremity fracture or surgery last 5 yrs
back surgery or disc herniation last 5 yrs
noticeable gait impairment,
low back pain,
decreased disease-related vision,
dizziness,
history of heart problems,
bone mineral density <.65,
mini-mental score <24

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00714051). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.