New study aims to stop dangerous falls after a broken bone
NCT ID NCT06304428
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three care models to prevent falls and fractures in older adults recovering from a broken bone in a skilled nursing facility. About 3,780 participants across 42 facilities will receive either medication reduction, bone health management, or both. The goal is to find which approach best prevents injuries and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Deprescribing Care Model, Bone Health Service Model, Injury Prevention Service Model
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a practical, scalable way to prevent dangerous falls and fractures in older adults recovering from a broken bone.
What could go wrong
This is a large pragmatic study, but results depend on real-world implementation across many facilities. The interventions are complex and may not work equally well for everyone.
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Locations
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Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife
Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States