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- Clinical Trial NCT00140322
Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study
Dane County Safety Assessment for Elders (SAFE) Research Study
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls. This intervention includes a comprehensive health assessment in each participant's home combined with tailored risk reduction strategies such as individualized strength and balance exercises. The study is also conducting a community-based program to engage and educate physicians about fall prevention.
The goal of the study is to demonstrate a 40% decrease in fall rates. Other expected outcomes include decreased hospital and nursing home stays, improved physical function, and a decreased fear of falling.
Study Type
Enrollment
Phase
- Not Applicable
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria: Adults age 65+, at high risk for falls, -
Exclusion Criteria: Adults <65 years
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Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
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Decreased fall rates
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
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decreased hospital and nursing home stays
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improved physical function
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decreased fear of falling
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jane Mahoney, MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School
Publications and helpful links
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More Information
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