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New model aims to stop falls in care homes

NCT ID NCT06947915

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study worked with care home staff, residents, and health experts to create a new plan for preventing falls in older adults living in care homes. Researchers held workshops and surveys with 31 participants to design the model and decide how to measure its success. The goal is to give care homes a practical tool to keep residents safer from falls.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a practical, evidence-based framework that helps care homes reduce falls among older residents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing a model, not testing its effectiveness. The model may not work in all care homes or reduce falls as hoped.

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Study facts

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Participants

31 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Care home staff, residents and ICS stakeholders

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Key stakeholders within an ICS system including: carers, registered health professionals, managers and owners/executives from care homes commissioners, health care professionals and regulators involved in care home and falls management pathways, residents living in care homes relatives of residents living in care homes * 18 years and over (no upper age limit) * Any member of staff working in the 10 case study care homes in Nottinghamshire Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to read and understand written English * Lack of capacity to give informed consent

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Fall prevention Long term care facility Old age

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nottingham

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

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