Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Incidence and Factors of Functional Decline After Emergency Department Discharge in Older Adults With Falls

Lead Sponsor:

Ege University

Conditions:

Fall

Daily Activities

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about changes in activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults after being discharged from the emergency department (ED) following a fall. The main...

Detailed Description

Falls are one of the leading causes of morbidity and functional decline in older adults. Even in cases without major injury requiring hospitalization, falls can lead to decreased independence and redu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 65 years
  • Presentation to the emergency department with a simple (non-injurious) fall
  • Discharged from the ED without hospitalization
  • Cognitively able to answer online or telephone follow-up interviews

Exclusion

  • Falls due to traumatic events other than simple falls
  • Hospital admission required after the fall
  • Presence of acute confusion, dementia, or other severe cognitive impairment
  • Inability to access online or telephone follow-up during the 30-day study period

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 5 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 5 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

280 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07163715

Start Date

September 5 2025

End Date

December 5 2025

Last Update

September 9 2025

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