Phase 2
Completed N=55
Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
Accidental Falls
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00714051 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
55
Serious AEs
1.8%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants Who Fell on a Tripping Test — 2; 4 participants — p=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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Who Fell on a Tripping Test |
2; 4 | 0.45 |
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
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. Informational only — not medical advice.