At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Prevention of Fall-related Fractures and Other Injuries by Physical Exercise Among Community Dwelling Elderly Women
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Fall prevention exercise program for Accidental Falls and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 706 participants across 20 sites.
Detailed Summary
1. Primary objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a fall prevention exercise program in preventing falls resulting in fractures and other physical traumas. 2. Secondary objectives: * to better understand the mechanisms by which physical exercise prevents falls and ensuing injuries (improvement in physical functional abilities, global physical activity level, general physical and psychological wellbeing and self-confidence). * to determine the individual factors associated with long-term adherence to the exercise program.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Weekly physical exercise sessions in small groups, led by a qualified and specially trained instructor, and supplemented by simple exercises to do at home. The exercise program will focus on progressive balance retraining but will also include strength/resistance, coordination and flexibility training exercises.