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Behavioural Intervention

Motor Learning Programs for Fall Injury Prevention

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Recruiting

Led By Jacob Sosnoff, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Balance impairment as indicated by <10s on unipedal stance

No clinical osteoporosis

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up bbs will be assessed at all assessments (baseline, one-week post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up). each assessment will last about 1.5 hours.

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Study Summary

This trial found that the current fall injury prevention techniques have merit, but are limited in effectiveness. The study focused on fall prevention, rather than mitigation of fall-related impact acceleration and forces - the "fundamental variables" for injury prevention.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults with balance issues, a history of falls or fear of falling due to mobility problems. They must not have clinical osteoporosis, extensive athletic backgrounds in tumbling/gymnastics/martial arts, or engage in heavy aerobic activity. Excluded are those outside the age range, with cognitive impairments, poor unaided vision/hearing/balance, taking certain medications like blood thinners or having conditions that increase bleeding risk.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests two programs: FAST Program and Otago Exercise Program. These aim to reduce fall-related injuries by improving how seniors react during a fall rather than just preventing falls. The effectiveness will be compared to see if these interventions can better protect against injuries from falls.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for exercise programs generally they may include muscle soreness, fatigue after sessions and an increased short-term risk of falling while learning new exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds.

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I do not have osteoporosis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ the outcome will measured at the baseline, one-week post-intervention, and three-months post-intervention.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~the outcome will measured at the baseline, one-week post-intervention, and three-months post-intervention.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the outcome will measured at the baseline, one-week post-intervention, and three-months post-intervention. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Determining FAST efficacy in reducing head acceleration, versus Otago Exercise Program (OEP).

Determining FAST efficacy in reducing hip impact force, versus Otago Exercise Program (OEP).

Number of adverse events

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Secondary outcome measures

The movement strategy of falls

The number of head impacts

Other outcome measures

Balance

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: FAST GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to the intervention arm will undergo the FAST program, a progressive safe-falling training based on the tuck and roll strategy. As part of the FAST program, participants will train 30 minutes twice a week for a period of four weeks under the supervision of a trained researcher. Participants will wear protective gear (knee, hip, head) and they will complete a 10-minute stretching exercise routine to minimize the risk of injury.

Group II: Otago GroupActive Control1 Intervention

The control group will receive balance exercises adapted from the evidenced-based Otago Exercise program. Briefly, all eight sessions (~30 min) will involve balance exercises and strength exercises using ankle weights, and will progressively increase as performance improves by increasing resistance or the difficulty of the balance exercises (e.g., reducing base of support).

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