Simple class aims to keep seniors from falling again
NCT ID NCT05224765
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a fall prevention discharge class can reduce repeat fall-related ER visits in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare those who attended the class to those who did not. The goal is to see if this simple education step can help prevent future falls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fall prevention class
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this class could become a standard way to help older adults avoid repeat falls and ER visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial. The class may not reduce falls for everyone, and results may not apply to all hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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