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 education program can reduce the number of older adults (60+) who return to the emergency room after a fall. Researchers will compare patients who attended the program with those who did not. The goal is to see if the program helps pr…

This study tests whether adding low, horizontal and vertical lights around bathroom and entry doorframes can help prevent nighttime falls in assisted living residents with Alzheimer's or related dementias. 335 participants will be followed for one year, comparing fall rates when …

This study looks at over 900,000 hospital patient records to find out which medications are linked to falls in older adults. Researchers are checking the PRISCUS list, a German guide of medicines that may be risky for seniors, and looking for other drugs that might also increase …

This study tests a mobile app called CatchU that measures how well the brain combines information from different senses, like sight and touch. Researchers want to see if the app can predict which older adults are at risk for falling. The study involves 84 people aged 65 and older…