Actively Recruiting
Modifying the Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department for Telehealth
Led by University of Colorado, Denver · Updated on 2026-02-11
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
50 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
U
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the feasibility of eGAPcare, a telehealth modification of the GAPcare fall prevention intervention, in older adults in a community emergency department. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultations be conducted in a community emergency department? * Does the telehealth modification of GAPcare decrease recurrent falls at 6 months? Participants will * Receive telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation while in the emergency department * Participate in follow-up visits over the phone for 6 months following the initial emergency department visit * Complete study questionnaires delivered by study staff.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Modifying the Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department for Telehealth
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Community-dwelling adult 65 years or older presenting to the emergency department after a fall
- Fall not caused by fainting, being hit by a car, or assault
- Fall not due to serious illness such as stroke or acute myocardial infarction
- Will be discharged to home, assisted living, or rehabilitation after the emergency department visit
- Proxy available to give informed consent if patient lacks capacity
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to give informed consent due to intoxication or sudden change in mental status
- Injuries that prevent moving, such as pelvic or lower extremity fractures
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Elizabeth M Goldberg, MD, ScM
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here