Telehealth in the ER: a new way to stop senior falls?
NCT ID NCT07034287
First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
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 practical and if it reduces falls over the next 6 months.
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Medical Center of the Rockies
RECRUITINGLoveland, Colorado, 80538, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to reduce fall-related injuries in older adults using telehealth in emergency departments.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not reduce falls significantly, and telehealth may not work well for all seniors.
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