Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Treadmill Perturbation Training on Falls
Lead Sponsor:
Aalborg University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aalborg Municipality
Aalborg University
Conditions:
Accidental Fall
Accident Prevention
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This parallel, randomized, controlled trial aims to quantify the effects of slip- and trip-perturbation training on fall rates collected over 12 months, compared to time-matched treadmill walking, amo...
Detailed Description
Approximately one-third of older adults fall at least once a year, and about 10% of these falls cause serious injuries such as head injuries and fractures. In fact, falls are the most frequent cause o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ≥65 years old
- Community-dwelling
- Able to walk without a walking aid
Exclusion
- Any of the following self-reported conditions: Any orthopedic surgery within the past 12 months, osteoporosis or history of osteoporosis-related fractures (low impact hip, spine, and wrist fracture), or progressive neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson, multiple sclerosis)
- An unstable medical condition that would prevent safe participation
- Severe cognitive impairment (a score \<8 in The Short Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test)
- Current participation in another fall prevention trial
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04733222
Start Date
April 1 2021
End Date
November 15 2022
Last Update
February 1 2023
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Aalborg Municipality
Aalborg, Denmark