Automatic Detection of Falls and Near Falls

July 28, 2009 updated by: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
The aim of this study is to develop an algorithm to automatically detect falls and near falls, in the elderly and in Parkinson's Disease patients. Subjects will arrive at the investigators' gait laboratory for assessment. A sub-group of the subjects, will receive a monitoring device, to be worn at home for three days.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to develop a detailed algorithm which will automatically detect falls and near falls, in the elderly as a general population prone to falls. The algorithm will be used as well in patients with Parkinson's Disease representing neurodegenerative diseases. All participants will arrive at the investigators' gait laboratory for an inhanced assessment, including neurological examination, various questionnaires. A sub-group of the subjects, will receive a monitoring device, to be worn at home for three days.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

90

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

  • Israel
    • IL
      • Tel Aviv, IL, Israel, 64239
        • Labrotory for Gait and Neurodynamics, Movement Disorders Unit, TASMC

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

50 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

  • Healthy Older Adults
  • Parkinson's Disease Patients
  • Idiopathic Fallers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy Older Adults
  • Parkinson's Disease Patients
  • Idiopathic Fallers

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Walking Aid
  • Other Neurological Diseases than PD
  • Significant Disturbance in Vision/Hearing
  • History of CVA
  • Significant Orthopedic Problem
  • Dementia

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
3 D acceleration
Time Frame: during assessment
during assessment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jeffrey M Hausdorff, PhD, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 27, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 28, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 29, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 29, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 28, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TASMC - 09 - NG - 521 - CTIL

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