Fall-Proof your life: simple education cuts risks for seniors
NCT ID NCT07499895
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a structured, interactive fall-prevention education program helps older adults at high risk of falls adopt safer behaviors. Sixty-six participants aged 65+ were randomly assigned to either two 25-minute education sessions or a brochure. Researchers measured changes in fall-related behaviors and knowledge. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach can reduce falls and improve 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
- Structured fall-prevention education program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this education program could help older adults reduce their risk of falling and prevent injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 66 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. The education may not change behavior enough to prevent falls in real life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Native Turkish speaker * Literate in Turkish * High score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale * Provided informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Not a native Turkish speaker * Younger than 65 years of age * Presence of communication problems * Low score on the Morse Fall Risk Scale * Previously received fall-related education * Declined to participate in the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Merkez, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)
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