Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older
1 other identifier
observational
50
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 17, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 20, 2009
CompletedApril 20, 2009
April 1, 2009
April 17, 2009
April 17, 2009
Conditions
Study Arms (2)
Group 1
Recommend assistive device
Group 2
Consultation for PT assessment
Eligibility Criteria
Adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
You may qualify if:
- adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators.
You may not qualify if:
- known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Christy Tanton, DPT
Guthrie Healthcare System
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 17, 2009
First Posted
April 20, 2009
Study Start
April 1, 2009
Last Updated
April 20, 2009
Record last verified: 2009-04