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The Value of Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Blood Pressure Measurements in Estimating Future Fall Risk in Older Adults
Led by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · Updated on 2024-12-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The investigators aim to study which measurements/definitions from continuous blood pressures measurements (using a Finometer) and from cerebral oxygenation measurements (using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)) are associated with future fall incidents in older adults at risk of falls.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Value of Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Blood Pressure Measurements in Estimating Future Fall Risk in Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 65 years or older
- History of a fall in the past year
- Ability to perform supine-to-stand manoeuvres
- Ability to sign informed consent
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 21 points or higher or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Dutch score of 16 points or higher
- Sufficient command of the Dutch language
You will not qualify if you...
- Physically unable to perform sit-to-stand and supine-to-stand manoeuvres
- Estimated life expectancy less than one year
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Meibergdreef
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1105AZ
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Research Team
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Anouschka C. Pronk, MD, PhD student
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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