FORCE (Falls, Fracture, and Osteoporosis Risk Control Evaluation) Study

April 24, 2007 updated by: Group Health Centre

Falls, Fracture, and Osteoporosis Risk Control Evaluation (FORCE) Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Community Partnerships in Northern Ontario

Falls and osteoporosis-related fractures cause substantial morbidity and mortality in the elderly, and are an increasingly important public health concern. A comprehensive multidisciplinary and integrated community-based approach is needed to identify and manage the population at highest risk of these complications. Unfortunately, current gaps in continuity of care and health intervention result in a sub-optimal state of health service for these individuals. The Falls, Fracture and Osteoporosis Risk Control and Evaluation (FORCE) Study is a two-year randomized controlled trial evaluated on the effect of coordinated community-based, multidisciplinary approach for fall and fracture prevention in Sault Ste. Marie.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The FORCE partners are a broad collaboration of interested consumers, stakeholders and providers, led by the Algoma Health Unit (AHU) and the Group Health Centre (GHC) - a community-based, not-for-profit, multidisciplinary health organization. Other partners include the multi-agency, consumer-orientated Algoma District Slips, Trips and Falls Committee, the Sault Area Hospital (SAH), the Algoma Community Care Access Centre (ACCAC), and Pharma Companies Alliance (Aventis and Proctor & Gamble), Merck Frosst and Lilly. The Green Shield Foundation has also provided sponsorship.The results of this study might directly benefit up to eight thousand seniors in the district by providing the impetus to integrated, evidence-based health services. Qualitative and quantitative research during this time will also be a unique opportunity to identify the modifiable barriers to the continuity and quality of care in this high-risk population. By involving the community, the project will also educate those at future risk and hopefully prevent disease and complications. Evaluation and research should provide nationally suggestions for better health service delivery.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

400

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

55 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 55 years of age or older
  • independent living within the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • capable of providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • not at risk for falls
  • unable to give informed consent

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
Fall risk management, assessment and management of gate, strength and balance deficits, completion of medication review, including postural hypotension and psychotropic medications as well as the assessment and management of environmental risk factors.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Group Health Centre

Collaborators

Eli Lilly and Company
Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
Sault Area Hospital
Algoma Community Care Access Centre
Pharma Companies Alliance (Aventis and Proctor & Gamble)
The Green Shield Foundation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Patricia M. Ciaschini, MD, FRCPC, Group Health Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
  • Principal Investigator: Sharon E. Straus, MD MSc FRCPC, University of Toronto, ON, Canada

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

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

March 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 25, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 25, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2007

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FORCE1234

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