Can a smart sensor stop falls in nursing homes?
NCT ID NCT05457166
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called KASPARD that uses remote sensors to detect falls and nighttime activity in nursing homes. Researchers compared fall rates over 100 nights with the alarm on versus 100 nights with the alarm off. The goal was to see if the system could reduce falls in elderly residents at high risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- KASPARD system (non-contact fall detection device using point cloud technology)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this system could help prevent falls in nursing homes, reducing injuries and improving safety for elderly residents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The device is not a medical device, and the manufacturer's data is unpublished. Results may not apply to all nursing homes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pôle de gérontologie - Hôpital Les Bateliers
Lille, France
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