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Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project
Led by Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention · Updated on 2026-03-23
320
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
G
Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Sponsor
S
Southern Medical University, China
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying ways to prevent falls among older adults living in their communities. This trial focuses on people aged 60 to 80 years who have experienced falls before or are worried about falling. The goal is to see if making changes to the home environment can help reduce falls, improve safety knowledge and quality of life, and be cost-effective and easy to apply on a larger scale. The study is conducted with careful quality control and cooperation among various stakeholders. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives a one-time home visit from a trained community health worker who assesses fall risks and gives personalized advice on how to reduce hazards. They also receive safety aids like non-slip mats, night lights, warning signs, and tape to secure rugs. This intervention happens 4 to 6 weeks after the initial survey. The other group continues their usual activities without any home modifications or safety aids. Both groups are followed for 12 months, with monthly tracking of falls. Throughout the 12 months, participants complete assessments at the start, 6 months, and 12 months to measure the rate of falls, knowledge and attitudes about fall prevention, confidence in avoiding falls, quality of life, and physical mobility using the Timed Up and Go Test. Monthly fall calendars are used to track fall events. The study carefully monitors all participants to understand the effects of the home modifications and gather data to support future fall prevention efforts.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Guangzhou Community Elderly Fall Prevention Appropriate Technology Promotion Project
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between 60 and 80 years old (inclusive)
- Living in the community (not hospitalized or in care facilities)
- Planning to stay at the current address for the next 12 months
- Able to walk 50 meters unaided, with or without a cane
- Experienced one or more falls in the past 2 years, or is worried about falling
- Willing to participate in the 12-month fall prevention program and follow-up assessments
- Has basic literacy skills and can communicate normally with investigators
- In stable health as determined by the investigator
You will not qualify if you...
- Having an acute disease or acute episode of a chronic disease
- Having hearing, vision, or cognitive impairments that prevent normal communication or learning
- Self-reported serious diseases intolerant to physical activity as judged by a doctor
- Diagnosed with conditions affecting balance, such as vestibular disorders or vertigo
- Requires a wheelchair or assistance from another person to walk
- Likely to move away or be absent for a long period within 6 months
- Unwilling to accept the 12-month follow-up
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants complete baseline assessments including fall history and questionnaires.
1 baseline visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 to 6 weeks
Participants are monitored before intervention; no active treatment is administered.
Monthly contact to track falls
Duration - 1 day (intervention delivery)
Participants randomized to the intervention group receive a one-time in-home assessment and personalized advice on fall prevention, including provision and instruction of safety aids.
1 home visit for intervention 4 to 6 weeks after baseline
Duration - 12 months
All participants are followed monthly to report falls and complete assessments at 6 and 12 months.
Monthly visits or contacts for fall data collection, with assessments at 6 and 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Guangzhoucenter Fordisease Control and Prevention（Guangzhou Health Supervision Institute）
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510900
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Research Team
R
Run Doctor wang, Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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