Can blood pressure and brain oxygen predict falls?
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This study looks at how measuring blood pressure and oxygen levels in the brain may help predict falls in older adults. If you have fallen before, your participation could help doctors find better ways to prevent future falls.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have had a fall in the past year.
- You are able to stand up from lying down on your back.
- You can do a short thinking or memory test given in Dutch.
- You speak Dutch well enough to understand instructions.
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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