Educational Program to Reduce Fall Risk and Fear in Older Adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether an educational program can help people 60 and older who have fallen reduce their fear of falling and prevent future falls. The program focuses on teaching strategies to stay safer and more confident at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have had at least one fall in the past 12 months
- You score at least 13–26 on a brief memory and thinking test (the cutoff depends on your education level)
- You are not currently receiving physical therapy regularly
- You do not have severe neurological, movement, or vision problems that would prevent participation
- You are able to understand and agree to join the study
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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