New tool aims to prevent falls in people with intellectual disabilities

NCT ID NCT06392113

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a falls management tool adapted for adults with intellectual disabilities. 13 participants, including adults with intellectual disabilities, carers, and clinicians, tried the program and gave feedback on how easy it was to use. The goal was to see if the tool is clear and practical, not yet to measure if it prevents falls.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Falls prevention advice (booklet and videos)
What this could lead to: If this tool proves easy to use, it could lead to a larger study testing whether it actually helps prevent falls in adults with intellectual disabilities.
What could go wrong: This is a very small proof-of-concept study with only 13 participants. It only measures usability, not whether falls actually decrease. The tool may not work in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intellectual disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FALL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham, United Kingdom

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