Can a wearable device save seniors after a fall?
NCT ID NCT01422252
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wearable fall detection device called Vigi'Fall® in people over 75 living alone at home. The goal was to see if the device could speed up emergency response after a fall and reduce deaths or hospital stays. Only 33 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early, so the results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vigi'Fall® fall detection device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that wearable fall detectors help older adults get help faster after a fall, potentially reducing deaths and hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 33 participants, far fewer than planned. Results may not be reliable or generalizable. The device itself cannot prevent falls.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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