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Clinical Trial: Dane County Safety Assessment (SAFE) Research Study
This study has been completed.
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Purpose
| Condition | Intervention |
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| Falls | Behavior: Exercise, fall risk reduction |
MedlinePlus consumer health information
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Prevention, Randomized, Open Label, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Dane County Safety Assessment for Elders (SAFE) Research Study
Secondary Outcomes: decreased hospital and nursing home stays; improved physical function; decreased fear of falling
Expected Total Enrollment: 455
Study start: October 2002
Last follow-up: August 2005
A randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach to preventing falls among adults 65 years and older at high risk for falls. This intervention includes a comprehensive health assessment in each participant''''s home combined with tailored risk reduction strategies such as individualized strength and balance exercises. The study is also conducting a community-based program to engage and educate physicians about fall prevention.
The goal of the study is to demonstrate a 40% decrease in fall rates. Other expected outcomes include decreased hospital and nursing home stays, improved physical function, and a decreased fear of falling.
Eligibility
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Inclusion Criteria: Adults age 65+, at high risk for falls, -
Exclusion Criteria: Adults <65 years
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Location Information
Jane Mahoney, MD, Principal Investigator, University of Wisconsin Medical School
More Information
Last Updated: August 31, 2005
Record first received: August 30, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00140322
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-09-13
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