Clearing clutter, preventing falls: study targets senior safety
NCT ID NCT03780777
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether removing home hazards—like loose rugs or poor lighting—can reduce falls in older adults living in low-income senior apartments. Over 500 residents took part. Researchers tracked how many enrolled, how well the program was delivered, and how many falls occurred.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Home hazard removal (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could reduce falls among older adults living in low-income senior apartments, improving safety and lowering healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- The study is completed but results may not apply to other housing types or populations. Fall reporting relied on monthly phone calls, which may be inaccurate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
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