Steady Stride fall prevention study for older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a new fall-prevention program, Steady Stride, to the usual care for older adults who have fallen recently. It aims to help you stay steady and avoid future falls so you can keep living independently.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have fallen at least twice in the last six months.
- You live on your own, not in a nursing home or hospital.
- You can walk 10 feet, with or without a cane or walker.
- You drive yourself and make your own health decisions.
- You can speak, read, and understand English well.
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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