Senior Falls Prevention Study

July 29, 2005 updated by: Washington State, Department of Health

Targeted Injury Prevention Program: Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a best practice model for senior falls prevention when implemented in a community setting.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study will measure differences in the incidence of falls and fall risk factors among subjects assigned to an intervention group and a control group. Subjects in the intervention group will receive a multi-faceted intervention based on best practices. Subjects in the control group will receive written fall prevention education materials. Fall monitoring will be conducted for subjects in both groups.

Specific components of the intervention will include:

  • an individual fall risk assessment;
  • exercise with balance and strength training;
  • education on how to reduce falls and fall risk factors; and
  • recommendations for medical care management of identified fall risk factors.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

453

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Washington
      • Spokane, Washington, United States, 99201
        • Spokane Regional Health District
      • Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98401
        • Northwest Orthopaedic Institute

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 65 years of age or older;
  • Live in the community in a house, apartment, or retirement center;
  • Able to speak and understand English;
  • Able to walk without the physical assistance of another person (using an assistive device, such as a cane or walker, is ok);
  • Able to participate in a falls prevention program for 12 months;
  • Able to participate in exercise classes that meet 3 times per week for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Able to provide their own transportation and be a year-round resident;
  • Have a health care provider that they had seen within the past three years;
  • Able to see and hear another person from a distance of 10 to 12 feet.
  • Able to complete a 10-foot Timed Up and Go Test in < 30 seconds.
  • Able to complete the Pfeiffer Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire with fewer than 5 errors.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participated in regular, moderate exercise during the past 3 months (Regular exercise means physical activity that is done 30 minutes or longer, 3 or more times a week. Moderate exercise includes any physical activity that makes the heart beat faster or makes a person breathe harder or sweat, such as brisk walking, active gardening, or climbing stairs.)
  • Has Parkinson disease or multiple sclerosis;
  • Is under doctor's orders to restrict activity level.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Change in the incidence of falls, reported once a month over a one year follow-up period.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Changes in lower body strength, balance and mobility measured at baseline and repeated at the end of a one year follow-up period.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Washington State, Department of Health

Collaborators

University of Washington
NorthWest Orthopaedic Institute
Spokane Regional Health District
Senior Services of Seattle/King County

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mary K LeMier, MPH, Washingon State Department of Health, Injury & Violence Prevention Program
  • Principal Investigator: Ilene F Silver, MPH, Washington State Department of Health, Injury & Violence Prevention Program

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2003

Study Completion

May 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

August 2, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 2, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2005

Last Verified

July 1, 2005

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • U17/CCU022310

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