Shocking the hip muscles to stop falls in veterans
NCT ID NCT04969094
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a muscle-stimulating device (NMES) to a standard exercise program can strengthen hip muscles and improve balance in older veterans at high risk for falls. About 81 veterans aged 55 and older will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce fall risk more than exercise alone.
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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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81 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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55 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 55 years or older * At risk for falls Exclusion Criteria: * Poorly controlled hypertension * Home oxygen use * Contraindications to resistance exercise * Contraindications for NMES use * Dementia * Other medical condition precluding patient participation in this study as per medical judgment of study team
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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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