Could a simple questionnaire reveal why falls in the elderly are missed?
NCT ID NCT07738666
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study asks whether nurses in geriatric departments have the knowledge needed to properly screen for orthostatic hypotension—a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing that can cause falls and other serious problems in older adults. About 30 nurses will complete a questionnaire covering the definition, measurement, and diagnosis of the condition. The goal is to see if their knowledge matches current European guidelines and to identify any gaps that could be addressed with better training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Questionnaire on nurses' knowledge of orthostatic hypotension screening
- What this could lead to
- If gaps are found, this could lead to targeted training programs to improve screening and reduce falls and other risks in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with 30 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures knowledge, not patient outcomes, and cannot prove that better knowledge improves care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Novo
Pontoise, 95300, France
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