Can a personalized home program help seniors overcome fear of falling?
NCT ID NCT02862379
First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a personalized home-based rehabilitation program for elderly people who have fallen at least twice in the past year. The program included exercises, home safety changes, and education about fall risks. The goal was to see if it could reduce their fear of falling. The trial was terminated early and involved 68 participants aged 60 and older.
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Locations
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Esprad Chute, Ghicl
Lomme, 59462, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
home-based rehabilitation program (exercises, home modifications, education)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help elderly people feel more confident and less afraid of falling after a fall.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 68 people, so results may be limited. The program is personalized and may not work for everyone.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.