- ICH GCP
- Amerikanska kliniska prövningsregistret
- Klinisk prövning NCT07781397
Prevention and Reduction of Falls: Testing and Evaluating Cutting Edge Haptic Technology (PROTECT)
Prevention and Reduction of Falls: Testing and Evaluating Cutting Edge Haptic Technology (PROTECT)
Studieöversikt
Status
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljerad beskrivning
The PROTECT Study is designed to classify participants into fall-risk categories and evaluate whether use of the LIBERTY Patch, a drug-free, non-invasive, investigational device employing Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology, is associated with a change in fall-risk category or balance/mobility confidence relative to a sham (inactive) patch control.
After informed consent, participants complete a Baseline Survey (including the Falls Efficacy Scale, a 10-item instrument adapted from Tinetti et al., 1990, assessing confidence in performing daily activities without falling) and undergo a brief (2-3 minute) walking and mobility assessment using the FallSkip wearable device, worn at the waist, involving sitting, standing, walking several feet, and returning to a seated position. Participants are then given a study patch - either the active LIBERTY Patch or a visually identical sham patch - to wear daily. After 7 days, participants repeat the FallSkip mobility assessment and complete a Follow-Up Survey, which re-administers the Falls Efficacy Scale and adds items on patch satisfaction, ease of use, convenience, and any side effects experienced (hot/cold sensation, massage/tingling sensation, pressure sensation, or none). Neither the participant nor the investigator is informed of patch assignment during the study period, though the investigator can unblind in case of emergency. After the 7-day period, participants may optionally continue in the study using the alternate patch.
Studietyp
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Kontakter och platser
Studieorter
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Texas
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Mansfield, Texas, Förenta staterna, 76063
- Anna Toker, MD
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Deltagandekriterier
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Vuxen
- Äldre vuxen
Tar emot friska volontärer
Beskrivning
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 55 to 85, inclusive
- Able to provide written informed consent
- Able to walk independently or with assistive devices
- Lucid, with adequate cognitive ability to consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of severe neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's, severe stroke history)
- Known allergies to adhesives
- Currently hospitalized
- Use of drugs of abuse (illicit or prescription)
- Severe visual/auditory impairments affecting gait or balance
- Terminal illness or life expectancy less than 6 months
- Severe dementia or cognitive impairment preventing consent
- Ongoing physical therapy specifically targeting balance/gait
- Post-stroke
- Pregnant
- Existing or planned implantation of a pacemaker or other electrical device
Studieplan
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Förebyggande
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Dubbel
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Aktiv komparator: Active LIBERTY Patch (Vibrotactile/Haptic)
Participants apply the active LIBERTY Patch (Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology) daily for 7 days, with fall-risk/mobility assessment (FallSkip device) and Falls Efficacy Scale survey completed at baseline and Day 7.
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A drug-free, non-invasive, investigational topical patch designed to assist with balance and mobility, worn daily for 7 days.
Andra namn:
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Sham Comparator: Control (Sham Patch)
Participants apply a visually identical sham patch without active technology daily for 7 days, with the same baseline and Day 7 assessments as the Active arm.
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A visually identical patch without active technology, worn daily for 7 days under the same conditions as the active patch.
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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Change in fall-risk/mobility assessment (FallSkip device)
Tidsram: Baseline and Day 7
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A 2-3 minute mobility assessment (sit-to-stand, walking, and return to seated position) using the FallSkip wearable device, comparing Active vs.
Control groups.
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Baseline and Day 7
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Change in Falls Efficacy Scale score
Tidsram: Baseline and Day 7
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A 10-item, self-reported scale (adapted from Tinetti et al., 1990) measuring confidence in performing daily activities (bathing, dressing, walking, transferring, etc.) without falling, scored 1 (very confident) to 10 (not confident at all) per item.
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Baseline and Day 7
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Sekundära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Incidence of patch-associated sensations/side effects
Tidsram: Throughout the 7-day study period, assessed at Day 7
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Self-reported occurrence of hot/cold sensation, massage/tingling sensation, pressure sensation, or none, associated with patch use.
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Throughout the 7-day study period, assessed at Day 7
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Samarbetspartners och utredare
Sponsor
Samarbetspartners
Publikationer och användbara länkar
Allmänna publikationer
- Tinetti ME, Richman D, Powell L. Falls efficacy as a measure of fear of falling. J Gerontol. 1990 Nov;45(6):P239-43. doi: 10.1093/geronj/45.6.p239.
- Fason J, Hurwitz P, Gudin J. Reducing Pain and Improving Mobility Using Haptic Patch Technology: Results of the RESTORE Study. Pain Ther. 2025 Dec;14(6):1797-1807. doi: 10.1007/s40122-025-00780-0. Epub 2025 Oct 8.
Studieavstämningsdatum
Studera stora datum
Studiestart (Faktisk)
Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)
Avslutad studie (Beräknad)
Studieregistreringsdatum
Först inskickad
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Första postat (Faktisk)
Uppdateringar av studier
Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Senast verifierad
Mer information
Termer relaterade till denna studie
Nyckelord
Ytterligare relevanta MeSH-villkor
Andra studie-ID-nummer
- PROTECT-001
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