Can a computer help prevent falls in seniors? patients weigh in
NCT ID NCT05846685
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study interviewed 10 older adults who visited the emergency department and were flagged by an automated system as being at high risk for future falls. The goal was to learn why some patients did not follow up with a falls clinic referral. The findings will help improve how fall prevention programs are delivered in emergency settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better fall prevention programs for older adults in emergency departments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (10 participants) focused on gathering opinions, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Swedish American Emergency Department
Rockford, Illinois, 61008, United States
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The American Center Emergency Department
Madison, Wisconsin, 53718, United States
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UWHC Emergency Department
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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