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Can a short video in the ER get seniors to wear bike helmets?

NCT ID NCT07773545

Prevention Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether showing older adults a short educational video after a bicycle or scooter accident makes them more likely to wear a helmet in the future. Participants are aged 60 and older who came to the emergency department without a helmet. Half will watch the video, and the other half will not, with helmet use checked six months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
An educational video about head injury risks and the benefits of helmet use
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple video could become a low-cost way to increase helmet use and reduce head injuries among older cyclists and scooter riders.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-reported helmet use, which may not reflect actual behavior. The video's impact may also fade over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

228 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥60 years * Attending the ED after a (electric) bicycle or scooter traffic accident * Signed informed consent by patient * Maximum points (15) on Glasgow Coma Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Linguistic barrier * Illiteracy or blindness * Helmet use during the accident

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Conditions

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Emergencies

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Cyclists Helmet use Video information

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erasmus University Medical Center

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

  • Haaglanden Medical Center

    The Hague, Netherlands

  • Leiden University Medical Center

    Leiden, Netherlands

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