Does Participation in a Fall Preparedness Program Improve Fall Efficacy Among Older Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Boardman, Ohio.

Sponsor
Youngstown State University
Study ID
NCT06545539
Status
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Conditions

  • Fall
  • Fall Injury
  • Falls (Accidents) in Old Age

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - 105 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Fall Preparedness Exercise Class — OTHER
    The class will be held bi-weekly at two different locations. To ensure consistency across groups, the instructor(s) will adhere to a standardized class outline. Exercise modifications will be provided as necessary to adjust the intensity, ensuring all participants can follow the program.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to determine if a fall preparedness program can reduce the fear of falling in older adults and subsequently improve their function and reduce falls with injury. Participants will perform baseline measures 4 weeks before intervention and again at the start of intervention. They will perform a 12-week intervention and then complete outcome measures again at the conclusion of the program.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 1, 2024
Status verified
Aug 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2025
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Fall Preparedness Class Participants
    Participants who meet inclusion and exclusion requirements of the study and sign an informed consent.

Primary Outcome Measure

Fall Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) [ Time Frame: 4 weeks before start of intervention through completion of intervention; approximately 15 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
YMCABoardmanOhio44512
Melissa Klim
Shannon J Dudash
[email protected]
3309412407
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstownOhio44555-0001-

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