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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Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France