Status:
RECRUITING
Validating a Multifactorial Algorithm to Predict Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Persons Aged 65 Years or Older
Lead Sponsor:
University Ghent
Conditions:
Aged 65 Years or Older
Community Dwelling Older Adults
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
Falls in older adults have an annual incidence between 23 and 34% for persons of 65 years and older. The lack of transfer of promising research results on falls prevention to daily practice may have s...
Detailed Description
Two questionnaires: 1. Geriatric Depression Scale - 16 2. Falls Efficacy Scale - International Seven physical tests: 1. Timed Up and Go 2. Times Up and Go with cognitive dual task (100 (repeatedly)...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 65years or older
- community dwellers
- absence of surgery or exacerbation of symptoms in the last 6 months
- ability to stand and walk independently (alone), possibly with an walking aid.
Exclusion
- \<65 years of age
- surgery within the previous 6 months affecting gait and mobility
- exacerbation of symptoms coming from a diagnosed disease
- older adults with insufficient (language) comprehension to complete the tests and questionnaires
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
228 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06961799
Start Date
March 20 2025
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
May 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium, Belgium, 9000