Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly

NCT ID: NCT02905292

Last Updated: 2016-09-19

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

400 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-09-30

Study Completion Date

2019-10-31

Brief Summary

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The overall objective of the research is to identify the prevalence and incidence of BPPV and the impact on balance problems, fall risk and inactivity in frail elderly. The investigators will demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in this patient group.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Institutional Frail Elderly

Study Design

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Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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evaluation and treatment maneuver for BPPV

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Institutionalized in a nursing home for at least 3 months
* Able to understand and follow simple instructions
* Able to stand independently for 30 seconds
* Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of progressive neurological diseases (such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) resulting in a fast decline within 3 months
* Rehabilitating for a neurological or orthopaedic incident such as knee prosthesis, stroke,… )
* Contra-indication for Hallpike and Epley maneuver
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Hasselt University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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JSpildooren

dr.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Joke spildooren, dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hasselt University

Locations

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Hasselt University

Hasselt, , Belgium

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Belgium

Central Contacts

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Joke Spildooren, dr.

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Joke Spildooren, dr.

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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BPPV-ELDERLY-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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