FALL

This study looks at how AI tools designed to prevent falls are used in everyday hospital care. Researchers want to know if these tools improve patient safety, how they affect healthcare workers' jobs, and what helps or hinders their long-term use. The study involves hospital staf…

This study tests two ways of delivering the Otago Exercise Program, a proven set of exercises to prevent falls in older adults. One group uses a smartphone app at home, while the other attends in-person community sessions. Researchers will compare how well each method reduces fal…

This study tests whether simple home safety changes, like adding anti-slip mats and better lighting, can help prevent falls in older adults. Researchers will work with 320 people aged 60-80 in Guangzhou who have either fallen before or are worried about falling. Participants will…

This study tests whether an intelligent video system that uses AI to detect falls can help older adults (75+) stay safe at home better than a standard telealarm button. The video system automatically alerts help if someone falls, without needing the person to press a button. Rese…

This study looks at whether adding a fall prevention program to regular physical therapy can reduce falls and improve balance in older women who have had a total knee replacement. About 90 participants will be followed for 24 weeks. The goal is to help seniors recover more safely…

This study looks at whether using a person's DNA to guide medication choices can reduce side effects and falls in older adults who take five or more medicines. About 1,000 people over 65 who have had a fall will provide a cheek swab for DNA analysis. Half of the doctors will get …

This study looks at how alcohol, cannabis, and certain medications affect falls and thinking in people with HIV. Researchers will test if a talk with a pharmacist can help. One hundred people with HIV who drink alcohol and take multiple medications will take part.