Fall Preparedness Program for Preventing Falls

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Waitlist Available

Led By Shannon J Dudash

Research Sponsored by Youngstown State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adults age 60 and up

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Adults age <60 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a program to prevent falls can help older adults feel less scared of falling, improve their abilities, and decrease the number of falls that result in injuries. Participants will be tested

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults who are concerned about falling. Participants should be able to attend a 12-week fall preparedness exercise class and complete assessments before, at the start, and after the program.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a fall preparedness program can lessen fear of falling in seniors, improve their physical function, and reduce injuries from falls. It involves baseline measurements, a 12-week class intervention, and post-intervention assessments.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise class focused on preventing falls, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or fatigue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 60 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am younger than 60 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks for reporting.