Using a fitness tracker to check fall risk
This study tests whether a fitness tracker or smartwatch can help detect your risk of falling. You will wear a device and do some simple movements, and the researchers will see if the device can warn you or your doctor about a fall risk.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You do not have a neurological condition like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or Alzheimer's disease, and you have not had a stroke in the last year.
- You have not had orthopedic or heart/lung problems or surgeries in the past year.
- You do not have any physical limitations that make it hard to do walking or balance tasks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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