NCT04229641

Brief Summary

Falling in the elderly is a common problem that can have devastating consequences for individuals and affect social support networks. Falls are considered to be the most common cause of injury in the elderly population. In developed countries, it is reported that one out of every three elderly people in the society has fallen during the year and that number has increased gradually after the age of 65. There are many risk factors that cause falls in the elderly. These factors may be caused by the elderly itself (intrinsic) or the environment (extrinsic). The aim of this study are two folds:

  1. 1.To determine the prevalence of falls in the last year among the elderly living in Degirmenlik region of Nicosia, Northern Cyprus,
  2. 2.To determine predictors of the risk of falls in the elderly.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
499

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2019

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 12, 2020

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 18, 2020

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 30, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

January 18, 2020

Status Verified

January 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

January 12, 2020

Last Update Submit

January 15, 2020

Conditions

Falling

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • prevalence

    fall prevalence

    last one year period

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

The population of the study consists of 1486 people aged 65 years and over living in 16 villages of Degirmenlik Municipality.

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older,
  • Residing in one of the villages of Degirmenlik Municipality
  • To be able to walk independently or with walking aid.

You may not qualify if:

  • People who cannot cooperate
  • People with acute illnesses

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

1. Eastern Mediterranean University Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation,

Mersin, Northern Cyprus, 99628, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Study Officials

  • Hatice Hacıküçük, BSc., PT.

    Eastern Mediterranean University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

EMİNE H TÜZÜN, Prof.

CONTACT

05335497511handan.tuzun@gmail.com

Levent Eker, Assist.Prof.

CONTACT

05323103094ekerlevent955@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 12, 2020

First Posted

January 18, 2020

Study Start

December 1, 2019

Primary Completion

May 30, 2020

Study Completion

June 30, 2020

Last Updated

January 18, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-01

Locations

TU(1)