Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Evaluation of a Wireless Monitoring Device to Reduce Falls in the Elderly and Others at High Risk of Falling
Lead Sponsor:
NOCwatch International
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Falls are a public health problem of significant social and economic significance. No primary intervention devices have been shown to be effective in reducing falls and associated injuries. The object...
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVE. No existing devices have proven effective in preventing falls in at-risk individuals. The objective of this study was to determine whether the FallSaver device reduces falls and fall-relate...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Residents of a skilled nursing facility. An anticipated institutional stay of at least 120 days. Individuals with a high risk of falling according to the Morse scale (a score of 55+).
Exclusion
- Individuals who were allowed to self-ambulate. Individuals with a history of adverse reactions to medical adhesives. Individuals with a history or presence of significant skin breakdown on the legs.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00249743
Start Date
December 1 2004
End Date
July 1 2005
Last Update
May 29 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Spokane Veterans Homes
Spokane, Washington, United States, 99202