New questionnaire aims to predict falls in the elderly
NCT ID NCT03343821
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a questionnaire called the Balance and Daily Life (EVQ) to see if it reliably measures balance and fall risk in frail elderly people. Researchers enrolled 140 participants aged 65 and older who were hospitalized for physical medicine. The goal was to check if the questionnaire gives consistent results over time and matches other balance tests. This is not a treatment study but a tool evaluation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this questionnaire proves reliable, it could give doctors a simple way to assess fall risk and guide prevention in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on testing a questionnaire, not a treatment. The results may not apply to all elderly populations or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Nimes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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