Status:
COMPLETED
Falls Prevention in Osteoporosis
Lead Sponsor:
Sint Maartenskliniek
Collaborating Sponsors:
ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine wether a falls prevention program can reduce fall incidence in people with osteoporosis.
Detailed Description
Falling is a major health problem in the elderly causing physical and psychosocial problems. People with osteoporosis are at higher risk for fractures due to falling, because of decreased bone strengt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- osteoporosis (DXA T-score \< -2.5 in hip and/or vertebrae)
- able to walk at least 15 minutes without an helping device
- 65 years or older
- community dwelling
- at least one fall in the prior year
Exclusion
- severe cardiac, pulmonary or musculoskeletal disorders
- pathologies associated with increased fall risks (i.e. stroke or Parkinson's disease)
- use of psychotropic drugs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00432692
Start Date
December 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
February 25 2010
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Sint Maartenskliniek
Nijmegen, Netherlands