Status:
COMPLETED
Vestibular Rehabilitation for Patients With Fall-related Wrist Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Lund University
Conditions:
Wrist Fractures
Dizziness
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Dizziness has been identified as a risk factor for fall and vestibular asymmetry has been found among patients with fall-related wrist fractures as well as among patients with hip-fracture. Since wris...
Detailed Description
Fall-related fractures are an increasing problem for the society. Almost 30% of persons over 65 years of age fall each year. In Sweden 627 persons out of 100 000 is treated in hospitals because of inj...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Fall-related wrist fracture
- 50 years or older
Exclusion
- Younger than 50
- Wrist fracture not related to fall
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00988572
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
March 1 2014
Last Update
March 31 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Lund University, Dep Clin Sci in Malmö/Family Practice
Malmo, Sweden, 205 02