Telehealth in the ER: a new way to stop senior falls?
NCT ID NCT07034287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving older adults telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy advice right in the emergency department can help prevent future falls. Forty people aged 65 and older who came to the ER after a fall will take part. Researchers will check if the program is practical and if it reduces falls over the next 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to reduce fall-related injuries in older adults using telehealth in emergency departments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not reduce falls significantly, and telehealth may not work well for all seniors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado, 80538, United States
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