FALL PREVENTION

This study tests whether a comprehensive screening program combined with a special exercise regimen can reduce falls, fractures, and heart disease in people aged 65 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or …

This study tests whether giving older adults telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy advice right in the emergency department can help prevent future falls. Forty people aged 65 and older who came to the ER after a fall will take part. Researchers will check if the program is pr…

This study tests a special fall prevention program called Steady Strides for adults aged 65 and older who have fallen at least twice in the past six months. Half of the 102 participants will receive the program, which includes medical checks, exercises, and education, while the o…

This study looks at whether a community-based exercise program focused on muscle power can help older adults (ages 65-85) improve balance and reduce fall risk. Researchers will compare results between those who have fallen before and those who haven't. The goal is to find a pract…

This study tests a program called HARP that helps people with physical disabilities make their homes safer to prevent falls. Researchers will work with 80 adults aged 45-64 in St. Louis who have had a disability for at least 5 years and have fallen or fear falling. Half will get …

This study tests three methods—mechanical, visual, and auditory—to safely recreate stumbles and slips in 20 volunteers, including people with prosthetic legs and those without. The goal is to find which method best mimics real-life trips without causing injury. Results will help …

This study tests whether hearing aids with built-in sensors and artificial intelligence can assess a person's risk of falling and help them hear better in noisy environments. Researchers at Stanford University will enroll 350 adults aged 55 and older who already wear hearing aids…