Smart homes for seniors: can gadgets stop falls?
NCT ID NCT01697553
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding simple home automation (like sensors and alarms) plus a teleassistance service could help prevent falls in frail elderly people living at home. The plan was to enroll 1,200 participants, but the trial was terminated early with only 27 people. Because of the small size, it is not possible to draw reliable conclusions about whether the technology works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- home automation pack (sensors, alarms) plus teleassistance service
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, this approach could help older adults stay safe at home and reduce fall-related emergencies.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 27 people instead of 1,200, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the technology actually prevents falls.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Aubusson
Aubusson, France
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CH Bourganeuf
Bourganeuf, France
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CH de Gueret
Guéret, France
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CHU Limoges
Limoges, France