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NCT Number: NCT03503916

The Relation Between Movement Patterns, Balance Performance, Function of the Inner Ear and Falls

Falls are one of the most common reasons for immobilisation and death in elderly population. This study aims at studying falls among a group of older people. The aim is to study the relation between movement patterns, balance performance, inner ear function and future falls. Senior member will be recruited through the non-profit association "Friskis&Svettis. Measures of movement patterns, balance performance and innear ear function will be measured at baseline. Falls will be monitored through falls diaries, collected every third month during a 12 month period.

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Key information

Conditions

Accidental Fall Movement Disorders in Old Age Postural Balance

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Lund University

Lund, 22100, Sweden

About this study

Falls are one of the most common reasons for immobilisation and death in elderly population. They will be even more essential to address when large birth cohorts grow older and life expectancy increases. Number of elderly persons is constantly rising. When in 2010 there was 1730 000 over 65-year olds in Sweden, the prognosis for year 2060 is 3221 000 persons. Hence, it is important to find solutions for preventing falls. The aim of this project is to study the relation between movement patterns, balance performance, inner ear function and future falls. After measuring movement patterns, inner ear function and balance at baseline, falls will be monitored through falls diaries, collected every third month during a twelve month period in a group of older persons, recruited through the non-profit association "Friskis&Svettis" in Malmö, Sweden. The study population will consist of senior members in the association, invited to workshops about balance.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Men and women, 65 years and older
  • The ability to ability to speak and understand Swedish language.

Exclusion criteria

  • Age younger than 65
  • Not able to speak and understand Swedish language

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Falls diary

    Time frame: Measures the occurrence of falls during a 12 month period

    A falls diary, where accidental falls during the period is noted by the participant

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Snubblometer

    Time frame: At baseline

    A wearable device attached to the persons thigh, measures movement patterns

  2. Timed up and Go

    Time frame: At baseline

    Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again

  3. Timed up and Go manual

    Time frame: At baseline

    Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again while carrying a cup of water

  4. Timed up and Go cognitive

    Time frame: At baseline

    Sitting on a chair, rise up, walk for 3 meter, turn and go back again while counting down from 100 by 3

  5. Head shake test

    Time frame: At baseline

    Test of inner ear function by shaking the head for 15 seconds and wearing frenzels

  6. Dix-Hallpike tess

    Time frame: At baseline

    Wearing frenzels, and testing for BPPV

  7. Head impulse test

    Time frame: At baseline

    Testing of inner-ear function while wearing frenzels

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Lund University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relation Between Movement Patterns, Balance Performance, Function of the Inner Ear and Falls Among Healthy Older People - a Observation Study With 12 Months Follow up

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Apr 20, 2018
Registry last updated
Oct 17, 2018

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