Status:
UNKNOWN
A Study of Why People With Early Memory Problems Fall or Almost Fall
Lead Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
Conditions:
Dementia
Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that are associated with falls and near falls in community-dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia.
Detailed Description
The specific objectives of this six month study are to: characterize falls and near-falls in community dwelling older adults with early-stage dementia; determine which potentially modifiable physical ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- males or females over the age of 50 with early-stage dementia as described by Global Deterioration Scale levels 2,3,4 or 5.
Exclusion
- subjects who have a medical condition that significantly predispose them to falls (Meneire's disease or Parkinson's disease)
- subjects without a caregiver/spouse to assist with the completion of a Fall Diary
- subjects unable to stand independently or safely walk a short distance either unaided or with the support of an assistive device
- subjects unable to safely complete the balance and gait evaluations.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00434889
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
January 11 2010
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School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W3