Status:
COMPLETED
The Discriminative Ability of the Four Balance Measures for Fall History
Lead Sponsor:
Ordu University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Hacettepe University
Giresun University
Conditions:
Older People--Abuse of
Balance; Distorted
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The fall rate is increased parallel to the aging process. The early determination and management of falls in older adults are quite crucial to preserve the independence of older adults. In the literat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- being aged 65 or above,
- having a score of 21 or more from the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) \[20,23\],
- able to ambulate independently or with an assistive device.
Exclusion
- having visual and hearing problems that may cause restrictions in communication and also balance impairments,
- drug use (benzodiazepine, psychotropic drugs, etc.) with adverse effects on balance and walking,
- having any serious neurological, cardiopulmonary, or orthopedic disorders that adversely affected balance conditions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 6 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 15 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
351 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04334746
Start Date
October 6 2020
End Date
February 15 2021
Last Update
March 2 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Sevim ACARÖZ CANDAN
Ordu, Altinordu, Turkey (Türkiye), 52100