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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoporosis bone fracture prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University School of Medicine

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States