Virtual therapy could stop deadly falls in veterans with memory loss
NCT ID NCT07507812
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 6-week virtual rehabilitation program to help prevent falls in older veterans who have cognitive impairment (memory or thinking problems). Falls are a major cause of injury and hospital stays for this group. The program is delivered remotely via video calls and focuses on improving mobility, strength, and balance. Researchers will track how well participants stick with the program and measure changes in their physical function over 3 months.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 28 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2027
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
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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: * community dwelling * at risk for falls as indicated by answering yes to one of the following: 1) have you fallen in the last year? 2) four square step test time \> 15 seconds 3) are you worried about falling? * cognitive impairment as indicated by either 1) clinical diagnosis 2) MOCA score of 10-25 * able to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * MOCA \<10 or clinically diagnosed dementia * inability to participate in a virtual intervention * serious visual or hearing problems * stroke with hemiparesis or severe neurological disease * current use of medications affecting mental state * current active participation in programs related to balance or mobility
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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