Status:

COMPLETED

The Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department II

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Apple Inc.

Conditions:

Fall

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In brief, this K76 study consists of a small open trial to refine the study protocol and train study personnel on study procedures (Aim 1.b.). In Aim 2, we will recruit older adults into a multidiscip...

Detailed Description

In order to determine whether a multifactorial fall prevention intervention is feasible, acceptable and may reduce recurrent falls in older adults presenting to the ED after a fall, we will randomize ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Community-dwelling adult (non-institutionalized) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall
  • Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car or assault)
  • Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
  • Will be discharged to home/assisted living/rehabilitation at completion of ED visit (i.e., not admitted)
  • Legally authorized representative able to give informed consent if patient has cognitive impairment on Six Item Screener (score of less than four) either over the phone with witness present or in person
  • Must screen or test negative for COVID-19

Exclusion

  • Unable to give informed consent due to intoxication or altered mental status
  • Presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e., pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
  • Allergies to any wearable device component
  • Unable or unwilling to wear Apple Watch at home (only for periodic study visits)
  • Patient has advanced cancer and/or is on hospice care
  • Pts coming from SNF or nursing home
  • Previously enrolled in GAPcare II Aim1.b

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 6 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 2 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

197 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04304495

Start Date

January 6 2021

End Date

May 2 2025

Last Update

May 31 2025

Active Locations (3)

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1

University of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

2

Rhode Island Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903

3

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02906