Who is Falling? - Fall Risk Prediction Among Community Dwelling Elderly.

University College of Northern Denmark600 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate if the level of physical activity, selected physical and psychological risk factors can predict risk of falling in older (≥65) community dwellers.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

600

Conditions

Accidental Fall

Interventions

Number of falls based on an one year follow-upOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Home dwelling * Manage body transfer independently * Walking ability for at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices Exclusion Criteria: * Progressive neurological or rheumatologically illness * Diagnosed vestibular problems * Experienced pain in a substantial degree, limiting or obstructing everyday living * Known uncorrected visual or hearing problems. * Serious difficulties in speaking, understanding or reading Danish. * Cognitive impairment equivalent to Mini Mental State Examination \< 23

Locations (1)

University College of Northern Denmark

Aalborg, Denmark

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-reported number of falls confirmed by monthly phone calls

Time frame: One year follow-up

Central Contacts

Bo Grarup

CONTACT

+4572690953 bog@ucn.dk

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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