Recovery after a fall in the emergency room
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at older adults who come to the emergency room after a simple fall to see how they are doing over the next 30 days. It tries to find out if some people have more trouble after going home, so they can get extra help if needed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Have come to the emergency room because of a simple fall (not a major injury or accident)
- Have been sent home from the emergency room (not admitted to the hospital)
- Be able to answer phone or online questions (no severe memory or thinking problems)
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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