FallSensing Clinical Tool for Fall Risk Prevention in Community-dwelling Adults Aged 50 Years or Over

Last updated: July 8, 2018
Sponsor: Anabela Correia Martins
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03591185
1
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-003464
  • Ages > 50
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Fall prevention programs should include strength and balance training, home hazard assessment and intervention, vision assessment and referral and also medication review with modification/withdrawal. Evidence exists that a tailored exercise program can reduce falls by as much as 54%.

Several studies recognize the benefits of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) on physical functioning and falls reduction in older people. The program includes strength and balance exercises with a difficulty level progression by increasing weights and number of repetitions, in association with a walking plan.

FallSensing clinical tool includes a software, a pressure platform and two inertial sensors. The software includes a range of exercises based on Otago Exercise Program, including warming, balance and strength exercises. The software allows that healthcare professional prescribes a tailored exercise program according to the individual needs. During exercise performance, pressure distribution can be analysed by the healthcare professional, providing real time feedback to the individual.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adults aged 50 years or over;

  • Community-dweller

  • independent to be standing and walking, with or without walking aids,

  • interest to participate in the study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • individuals with severe sensorial impairments (deafness or blindness)

  • individuals with cognitive impairments which precludes the ability to comprehend thequestionnaire, functional tests and exercises included in the protocol.

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Study Start date:
July 10, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2018

Connect with a study center

  • Physio Mondego

    Coimbra, 3000-098
    Portugal

    Active - Recruiting

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