FALL INJURY

This study tests a smart wearable airbag that detects when someone is falling and inflates to cushion the impact. It is designed for people at high risk of falling, such as those with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or a leg amputation. The goal is to see if the device can reduce fa…

This study looks at whether a fall prevention discharge class can reduce repeat fall-related ER visits in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare those who attended the class to those who did not. The goal is to see if this simple education step can help prevent future…

This study tests whether special lights placed over doorways can help reduce nighttime falls in assisted living residents with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The lights are low-intensity and outline the bathroom or entry door, providing visual cues to improve balance. Research…

This study tests a new iPhone app called CatchU that measures how well older adults combine their senses (like sight and touch) to assess fall risk. Researchers will follow 84 adults aged 65 and older for two years, tracking falls and comparing app results to real-world outcomes.…

This study examines over 900,000 patient records from a German hospital to see which medications might increase the risk of falling in older adults. Researchers are checking the PRISCUS list—a guide to potentially risky drugs—and looking for new ones to add. The goal is to help d…