New huddle program aims to curb veteran falls in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT05906095

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called LOCK, where frontline staff in State Veterans Homes work together in short huddles to identify and reduce fall risks for residents. Over 10,000 Veterans are taking part. The goal is to lower the high rate of falls and improve overall care without adding extra paperwork.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: LOCK Falls Program (a behavioral intervention where frontline staff huddle to identify and reduce fall risks)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could significantly reduce fall rates among elderly Veterans in nursing homes, improving safety and quality of care.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic implementation study, not a drug trial. Success depends on staff adoption and sustained behavior change, which can be challenging. Results may vary across different homes.

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ACCIDENTAL FALLS LONG-TERM CARE

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Locations

VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

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