Status:
COMPLETED
The FREEDOM Study: a Randomised Controlled Trial of Sunlight and Calcium in Older People
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sydney
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
70+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The proposed study will determine the effect of a public health strategy (ie. increased sun light exposure and increased calcium intake) to reduce falls in older people in residential care using a ran...
Detailed Description
Specific Aims and Objectives The proposed trial will determine the effect of a public health strategy (ie increased sun light exposure and increased calcium intake) to reduce falls and fractures in o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 70 years or more
- Ambulant
- Likely to survive for more than 12 months, as assessed by the Implicit Review Tool employed in the FREE study
- Not taking vitamin D or calcium supplements
- No history of skin cancer in last three years
Exclusion
- History of skin cancer in last three years
- Taking vitamin D or calcium supplements
- Not ambulant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
600 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00322166
Start Date
July 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
October 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Royal North Shore Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2065