Status:
UNKNOWN
Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older
Lead Sponsor:
Guthrie Healthcare System
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Elderly
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
Exclusion
- known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00884208
Start Date
April 1 2009
Last Update
April 20 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States, 18840