New app could help seniors avoid dangerous falls

NCT ID NCT05544760

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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. The goal is to give doctors a simple tool to identify seniors at risk of falling during regular checkups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CatchU iPhone app for multisensory fall risk assessment
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could help doctors easily identify older adults at high risk of falling during routine checkups, leading to better fall prevention.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 84 participants. The app's accuracy in predicting falls is still unproven, and results may not apply to all seniors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sensation Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGE PROBLEM FALL INJURY SENSORY DISORDERS WELL AGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

White Plains, New York, 10605, United States

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