Understanding why older adults fall
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how your brain, thinking, and body movements affect your risk of falling. If you're 65 or older and live at home, you may be able to help researchers find better ways to prevent falls.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You live on your own (not in a nursing home or assisted living)
- You can walk without help from another person (you may use a cane or walker)
- You can understand simple instructions and agree to be in 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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