Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study

March 18, 2025 updated by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dane County Safety Assessment for Elders (SAFE) Research Study

A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an at-home comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

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

Interventional

Enrollment

455

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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 (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Adults age 65+, at high risk for falls, -

Exclusion Criteria: Adults <65 years

-

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: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Decreased fall rates

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
decreased hospital and nursing home stays
improved physical function
decreased fear of falling

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collaborators

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jane Mahoney, MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2005

First Posted (Estimated)

September 1, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 18, 2025

Last Verified

March 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDC-NCIPC-3954
  • U17/CCU522465

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