Status:
COMPLETED
Standing Strong in Tribal Communities: Assessing Elder Falls Disparity
Lead Sponsor:
University of New Mexico
Conditions:
Fall
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Falls and fall-related injuries are major health risks in American Indian elders. The data showed 52 percent of Zuni elders reporting a fall during the past year, which is significantly higher than th...
Detailed Description
Native elders are essential to preserving the culture and history of tribal communities, but fall related injuries can jeopardize their ability to age in place. The Zuni Pueblo is geographically isola...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Zuni tribal members aged 65 years and older who demonstrate elevated fall risk according to 2 or more of the following test outcomes: (1) Timed Up and Go \>12 seconds; (2) 30 Second Chair Stand Test below age and gender norms; (3) Inability to complete the Four Stage Balance Test; (4) Four or more positive responses on the CDC Stay Independent: Check Your Risk for Falling; or (5) history of 2 or more falls during past year or one injurious fall during past year
Exclusion
- (1)Self-reported diagnosis of terminal cancer in the last 6 months; (2) Currently on dialysis; (3) Mini-Cog score of 0 to 1; (4) Unwillingness to consent to participate; (5) Unable to walk with or without an assistive device; or (6) Legally blind.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 16 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
113 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04876729
Start Date
August 16 2022
End Date
July 31 2025
Last Update
September 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Zuni Health Initiative
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States, 87327