Home rehab aims to curb fear of falling in elderly
NCT ID NCT02862379
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a personalized home-based program for seniors aged 60+ who had fallen at least twice in the past year. The program combined exercises, home safety changes, and education to reduce fear of falling. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited, but the goal was to help older adults stay active and confident.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- home-based rehabilitation program (exercises, home modifications, education)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help elderly people feel more confident and less afraid of falling after a fall.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early and had only 68 participants, so results may be limited. The program may not work for everyone or reduce falls significantly.
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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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68 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2014
- Finished
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Jan 2021
- 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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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Persons who have fallen minimum twice the last year * 60 years old or more * Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) equal or superior to 23/30 * Persons who gave consent to participate in the study * Persons with severe visual or hearing impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe disease that might interfere with walking or with program monitoring
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Esprad Chute, Ghicl
Lomme, 59462, France
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